Hazard Information Sources Activity 6: Hazard Information Sources Chapter 9, pp A-11 & 12

Label Example on page 3-69 Have the participants turn to page 3-68. Explain the exercise will be using the sample label on page 3-69. Instructors have the flexibility of using a label that is specific to their craft to make this exercise more meaningful. If a different label is used, the answers will need to be changed to reflect the information on the label being used.

1. What is the name of the product? OX1252 (disodiumflammy) This is only an example label. There is no such product. It was developed by OSHA as an example. Q1 – Both the product name (OX1252), and the chemical name (disodiumflammy) are given. Q2 – The manufacturer is listed in the lower left corner. 2. Who makes it? Great Chemical Company

3. What is the physical hazard from this product? May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Q3 – The physical hazards are given both in written form and with the pictogram. Q4- The health hazards are given as the written word ( Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and as a pictogram (corrosive0 4. What are the health hazards? Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

5. What are the target organs? Skin; eyes; lungs; digestive system Target organs are not listed, but the information can be obtained from the first aid information. Listed are skin, eyes, lungs, and digestive system.

6. What are the safe handling recommendations? Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles. Listed on label

7. What measures or controls are to be used to limit worker exposure? Wear protective neoprene gloves, safety goggles and face shield with chin guard. Wear fire/flame resistant clothing. Listed on label

8. What first aid information is given? If on skin (or hair) or clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. The next several slides answer the same question. They have been divided into each of the different notations to keep from getting too cluttered on the slides.

8. What first aid information is given? If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing

8. What first aid information is given? If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

8. What first aid information is given? If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call poison center