Write a safe work procedure for working with hazardous chemicals

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# Spill Response - Chemicals (cont.) ## What should a chemical spill control procedure include? (cont.) - Sound any required alarm, and isolate or evacuate the area as needed - Put on the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., respirator, if there is an inhalation hazard, protective clothing, gloves, footwear, and eye and face protection) - If safe to do so, try to stop the leak (e.g., close valves, upright the container, etc.) - If safe to do so, control sources of ignition if flammable products are spilled. Make sure the area is well-ventilated - Determine what level of response is required - Liquids: If the chemical spill is a liquid, contain the spill by diking, using universal absorbent socks, boom, pillows, or other absorbent materials (e.g., activated charcoal, vermiculite, absorbent clay, sawdust) compatible with the spilled chemical. - If the spilled chemical is an oxidizer, do not use materials such as sawdust to absorb it because it can catch fire. - Do not allow the chemical to enter any drains or sewers. Cover floor openings if necessary, or direct the flow away from them - Neutralize acids or bases (alkaline) according to the manufacturer's or supplier's instructions. - Leave at least 20% air space in bottles of liquid waste. This space gives room for vapour expansion and will reduce spills that occur by overfilling - Solids: If the spilled material is in solid form (such as granules or powder), determine if it is safe to dry sweep or vacuum, or if wet techniques are required. For example, do not sweep chemicals that are in fine powder form, as sweeping will make the powder airborne. Use appropriate vacuum cleaners and filters. If the product is toxic or contains asbestos, silica, or carcinogens, use industrial vacuum cleaners designed especially for such jobs - Decontaminate or dispose of personal protective equipment - Store the absorbent materials and the spilled chemical in labelled disposal containers made of comp…

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th>62. Have employees been trained on the differences in types of gloves and when and how to use them?</th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>63. When working with chemicals or corrosives, are employees using the proper type of glove as stated on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>64. Are the gloves maintained per manufacturer's recommendations?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>65. Are employees who have allergies to certain gloves given alternative gloves?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>66. Do gloves fit properly and are they rated for the specific task being performed?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>67. Is damaged, defective or worn hand protection properly discarded and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hearing Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>68. Are there work areas in which employees are exposed to excessively loud noise? 69. Has noise monitoring been conducted by an industrial hygienist or other qualified person?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>70. If one or more employees are exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA over an eight hour period, has a written hearing conservation program compliant with 29 CFR 1910.95 been implemented?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>71. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been put in place prior to the use of PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>72. Are noise hazard areas identified with signs?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>73. Are employees required to wear hearing protection in areas where sound levels exceed 85 dBA?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>74. Have employees been trained on the hearing conservation program and how to select, use, wear and care for the hearing protection? 75. Does the hearing protection properly fit the employee?</td>…

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# Landscaping - Pesticides - Personal Protective Equipment (cont.) ## What are some tips for using PPE when handling pesticides? (cont.) - Check all items of PPE each time to make sure they are clean and free of holes or other defects before putting them. - Read the pesticide's label, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and any other manufacturer or supplier instructions to find out the PPE you should wear when handling this product. These instructions often include instructions about the type of PPE and what material they should be made of. ## Protective clothing - Depending on the specific pesticide and how it is being used, use chemical protective clothing when there is: - chance of spilling or splashing liquids or - contact with spray.. - Wear loose-fitting protective clothing to reduce stretching at seams that could develop into tears or holes. ## Respiratory Protection Choose an approved respirator according to fit, chemical and amount of likely exposure. - Refer to the OSH Answers documents Respirator Care and Respirator Selection for further information. ## Headwear - Wear waterproof, washable material. Do not use leather or cloth hats or sweatbands because these materials can absorb and retain pesticides. - Choose helmets, hoods or hats that protect the head, neck and upper shoulders. Select CSA-approved safety hats with rain trough brim. ## Eye Wear Wear chemical goggles and a face shield when mixing or spraying pesticides. ## Gloves Wear durable, chemical-resistant gauntlet gloves which extend up the forearm. Remember that waterproof gloves are not necessarily chemical-resistant. Landscaping - Pesticides - Personal Protective Equipment CCOHS

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## PPE required (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Torso protection Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards - No hazards requiring torso protection - Extreme temperatures Hot splashes from molten metal and other hot liquids - Impacts from tools, machinery, and materials Hazardous chemicals lonizing radiation Other hazard: ## PPE required None required Chemical resistant coveralls Cut-resistant sleeves, wristlets Flame-resistant jacket Flame-resistant pants High visibility garment Insulated jacket, hood Lab coat or apron Static control coats or coveralls Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

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# Hand And Arm Protection ## Hazards requiring hand protection Provide your employees with the appropriate hand protection if they are exposed - or likely to be exposed to any of the following hazards that may result in potential hand injury: - Severe cuts, lacerations, or abrasions - Punctures • Thermal burns • Harmful temperature extremes - Chemical hazards - Absorption of harmful substances - Chemical burns - Rashes, irritation You should also examine the work activities of the employee to select the PPE that will fit the task and needs of the employee best: - the degree of dexterity required - the glove length based upon the hazard - the physical stresses that will be applied (the strength of the glove) • the chemical use based on shortest breakthrough time of chemical combination used • how easy it is to remove the PPE without contaminating the user Make sure that the hand and arm protection worn by your employees meet the requirements in WAC 296-800-[redacted postal code]. ## Chemical Hazards In particular, more than any other part of the body, our hands are most likely to come in contact with hazardous chemicals. 54 54 54

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail # Chemicals and Materials # Spill Response - Chemicals ## How can a workplace prepare for a chemical spill response? Most workplaces have products that are used and stored on their premises. Some may have a small amount (only a few litres of cleaning products, for example), while others may have significant quantities of chemicals in different physical forms. Each of these workplaces should develop and implement measures appropriate for the chemicals and quantity present. - Perform and maintain an accurate inventory of all chemicals in your workplace. - Use the information provided in safety data sheets (SDSs) and other technical data to identify the hazardous properties of the chemicals (e.g., flammable, corrosive, oxidant, reactivity with water, air toxicity). - Conduct a risk assessment. Identify the amount or size of the potential spills and the potential and severity to workers' health, the workplace, and the environment. - Based on the chemical's physical state (e.g., liquid or solid, including powders), determine the best methods to prevent, control, stabilize, and clean that spill. - Identify the materials, equipment, and personal protective equipment needed. The respiratory protection and protective clothing must be compatible with the chemical. Not all personal protective equipment will be compatible with all chemicals. - Develop a spill control procedure. - Make a spill response kit that contains chemical- or process-specific materials, the corresponding personal protective equipment, and other needed equipment. Make sure the kits are available near the work area and well-stocked at all times. - Train the workers to know the hazards of the chemicals they work with and how to respond to a spill. - Establish a spill response team as needed. Some useful standards to consult when developing a spill response plan include: - Nation…

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# Spill Response - Chemicals (cont.) ## How can a workplace prepare for a chemical spill response? (cont.) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Guide for Using Aqueous Foams to Control the Vapor Hazard from Immiscible Volatile Liquids (USA) ## What should a chemical spill control procedure include? A spill control procedure should define and establish the following: - Definition of what that workplace considers to be small and large spills, including the types of spills that can be handled internally versus the spills that a specialized spill response team should handle. Generally speaking: - A small spill is one that is of a limited quantity, does not spread fast, and does not place workers, the workplace, or the environment in danger. - A specialized spill response should be used where there is a risk of fire or explosion or the chemical is highly toxic. - Who is to respond to the spill and their contact information - Spill prevention measures to be followed. These measures may include using double-wall tanks, secondary containment, and following safe handling and storing procedures. - Instructions on how to control spills of specific chemicals, and when safe to do so. - The appropriate method to reduce the hazard of the spilled chemical (e.g., stabilization, neutralization, dilution, etc.). - Clean-up procedures. - Area decontamination procedures. - How to dispose of the contaminated materials. These materials should be disposed of according to local regulatory requirements for environmental protection. - First aid procedures. - List of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) - Decontamination procedures for the personal protective equipment (PPE), as appropriate - Reporting procedures for all spills and near-misses, such as to a specified person or department, or the health and safety committee. - Determine which spills must be reported to local authorities, especially if the spill has leaked into the drains or …

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# Employer responsibility (cont.) ## Hazard key (cont.) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ## Select appropriate equipment Provide appropriate PPE to employees who need protection from the hazards. Select PPE that properly fits workers and ensure equipment is inspected and maintained. Communicate the PPE selection decision to employees. Require that employees use the equipment and use it correctly. Hazards that cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls are the ones to control with PPE. Table 2 matches appropriate personal protective equipment with common workplace hazards. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. ## Train employees Although not required, employers should keep a record of employees who receive PPE training. The record should document the worker's name, the type of training, and the training date. Employees must receive the following information in training: - What PPE is necessary • When PPE must be worn • How to put on, adjust, wear, and remove PPE - The limitations of PPE ● Proper care, maintenance, and useful life of PPE • When to replace worn-out PPE • How to discard contaminated PPE Table 2 <table><tr><th>Body part</th><th>Hazard</th><th>Appropriate PPE</th></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Eyes and face</td><td>Flying particles or dust</td><td>Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, face shields, sand-blasting helmets</td></tr><tr><td>Molten metal</td><td>Splash goggles, face shields</td></tr><tr><td>Liquid chemicals</td><td>Gas-tight goggles, face shields</td></tr><tr><td>UV or IR light</td><td>Laser-safety lens with appropriate filter</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Head</td><td>Falling or overhead objects</td><td>Hard hat, helmet</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical conductors</td><td>Class B hard hat or helmet</td></tr><tr><td>Power-driven machinery</td><td>Head covering or caps that completely cover hair</td></tr><tr><td>Molten metal</td><td>Heat resistant hood &amp; neck covering</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">Feet</td…

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# Spill Response - Chemicals (cont.) ## What should be in a spill response kit? (cont.) - Personal protective equipment appropriate for the chemicals present - Absorbent material or other methods to contain the spills (e.g., sand, absorbent socks, etc.) - Neutralizing material - Shovel, scoops, pans, containers, vacuum, broom, and dustpan, as needed, and made of appropriate material - Heavy-duty trash bags or containers for the waste - Labels for identification of the hazardous waste - Caution tape to isolate the spill area - First aid supplies, where appropriate - Other equipment as needed, such as tongs or forceps to pick up broken glass - Communication devices (e.g., radio, phone) Specialty spill kits may be necessary for chemicals such as mercury, acids, bases, hydrofluoric acid, etc. ## What are some precautions to know when a spill occurs? - Only attempt to clean a spill if you are adequately trained to do so and have the correct equipment - Leave the area immediately if you are not trained to handle the spill or if it is clearly beyond your control - If you are ever in doubt of your ability to clean a chemical spill safely, evacuate the area and call for help - Alert other people in the area to the emergency - If there is a risk to the area, pull the fire alarm (or use a designated alarm signal) and evacuate - Report the problem to those responsible for handling spill response or emergencies - If possible, and if safe to do so, contain the source of the spill or leak and turn off any sources of ignition (open flames, electrical equipment, etc.) - First aid is always the top priority. If you spill a hazardous chemical on yourself, remove any potentially contaminated clothing immediately and use the emergency shower. If the chemical enters your eye, flush for at least 15 minutes at the eyewash station. For some chemicals, you may need to flush for up to 60 minutes - review the SDS beforehand and know the rinsing times. - Only trained peopl…

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# Hazard Assessment For PPE (cont.) ## Instructions: (cont.) Option 1 # PPE Hazard Assessment Certification Form *Name of work place: <empty> *Work place address: <empty> *Required for certifying the hazard assessment. Work area(s): <empty> *Assessment conducted by: <empty> *Date of assessment: <empty> Job/Task(s): <empty> Use a separate sheet for each job/task or work area *Required for certifying the hazard assessment. Use a separate sheet for each job/task or work area EYES: Work activities, such as: [ ] abrasive blasting [ ] sanding [ ] chopping [ ] sawing [ ] cutting [ ] grinding [ ] drilling [ ] hammering [ ] welding [ ] punch press operations [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] airborne dust [ ] flying particles [ ] blood splashes [ ] hazardous liquid chemicals [ ] intense light [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Safety glasses [ ] Side shields [ ] Safety goggles [ ] Dust-tight goggles [ ] Shading/Filter (#<empty>) [ ] Welding shield [ ] Other: <empty> FACE: Work activities, such as: [ ] cleaning [ ] foundry work [ ] welding [ ] siphoning [ ] mixing [ ] painting [ ] pouring molten metal [ ] dip tank operations [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] hazardous liquid chemicals [ ] extreme heat/cold [ ] potential irritants: <empty> [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Face shield [ ] Shading/Filter (#<empty>) [ ] Welding shield [ ] Other: <empty> HEAD: Work activities, such as: [ ] building maintenance [ ] confined space operations [ ] construction [ ] electrical wiring [ ] walking/walking under catwalks [ ] walking/workng under conveyor belts [ ] walking/workng under crane loads [ ] utility work [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] beams [ ] pipes [ ] exposed electrical wiring or components [ ] falling objects [ ] machine parts [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the us…