When Handling Hazardous Materials You Should?
Store All Hazardous Materials Properly, Separate Incompatibles, and Store in Ventilated, Dry, Cool Areas. Employees Must Keep Themselves and the Work Area...
Store all hazardous materials properly, separate incompatibles, and store in ventilated, dry, cool areas. Employees must keep themselves and the work area clean. After handling any hazardous material, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Clean work surfaces at least once per shift, so contamination risks are minimized.
How do you handle hazardous materials in the workplace?
Reducing exposure to hazardous substances
isolate hazardous substances in separate storage areas. purge or ventilate storage areas separately from the rest of the workplace. thoroughly train employees in handling and safety procedures. provide personal protection equipment such as respirators, gloves and goggles.
How do you handle materials safely?
- Avoid lifting materials from the floor or while seated.
- Make use of available handling aids.
- Refrain from using sudden or jerky movements.
- Never lift a load over an obstacle.
- Perform lifts in areas with adequate footing, space and lighting.
- Modify objects and redesign jobs to make moving easier.
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