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Always follow proceduresAlways follow procedures
ReadRead allall labelslabels
How to Handle How to Handle Chemicals ProperlyChemicals Properly
Use cautionsUse cautions
Plan aheadPlan ahead
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Reactive
Biological (infectious)
Carcinogen (cancer-causing)
Radioactive
Flammable
CorrosiveCategories of Categories of
Hazardous Hazardous ChemicalsChemicalsToxic
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Physical States of Physical States of Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials
LiquidLiquid SolidSolid GasGas Vapor/MistsVapor/Mists DustDust
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Routes of ExposureRoutes of Exposure InhalationInhalation
IngestionIngestion
InjectionInjection
AbsorptionAbsorption
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Symptoms of Symptoms of Possible OverexposurePossible Overexposure
Eye discomfortEye discomfort Breathing difficultyBreathing difficulty DizzinessDizziness HeadacheHeadache
NauseaNauseaVomitingVomitingSkin irritation Skin irritation
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Primary Container LabelsPrimary Container Labels
Identity of the hazardous chemical
Identity of the hazardous chemical
Appropriate hazard warnings
Appropriate hazard warnings
Name and address of the manufacturer
Name and address of the manufacturer
or importeror importer
Target Organ Effects
Target Organ Effects
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Secondary Container LabelsSecondary Container Labels
Identity of the Identity of the hazardous chemicalhazardous chemical
Hazard warning Hazard warning informationinformation
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Hazard CommunicationsHazard Communications
Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking Systems
NFPA DiamondNFPA Diamond
HMIS LabelsHMIS Labels
Uniform Laboratory Hazard Uniform Laboratory Hazard Signage SystemSignage System
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Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
Color coded, Color coded, numerical numerical
rating rating systemsystem
Provide at-a-glance Provide at-a-glance hazard informationhazard information
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Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
Blue = HealthBlue = Health
Red = FlammabilityRed = Flammability
Yellow = ReactivityYellow = Reactivity
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Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
White = Special hazardWhite = Special hazard
Blue = HealthBlue = Health Red = FlammabilityRed = Flammability Yellow = ReactivityYellow = Reactivity
ACIDW
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2= Moderate Hazard2= Moderate Hazard 1= Slight Hazard1= Slight Hazard 0= No Hazard0= No Hazard
Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
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3= Severe Hazard3= Severe Hazard
Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
2= Moderate Hazard2= Moderate Hazard 1= Slight Hazard1= Slight Hazard 0= No Hazard0= No Hazard
4= Deadly Hazard4= Deadly Hazard
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Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsHMIS LabelsHMIS Labels
Same color Same color code/numerical code/numerical rating system as rating system as the NFPA the NFPA diamondsdiamonds
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Hazard CommunicationsHazard Communications
Material Safety Data Material Safety Data SheetsSheets
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General Safety Tips General Safety Tips
Know all emergency procedures and Know all emergency procedures and equipmentequipment
NeverNever smell or taste a chemical to identify it smell or taste a chemical to identify it
Always read labels’ MSDSs prior to useAlways read labels’ MSDSs prior to use
Always use & store hazardous chemicals as Always use & store hazardous chemicals as intendedintended
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