12 Safe Maintenance Rules CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

WHY THIS RULE? Chemicals are hazardous materials From grease to acid, we often use chemicals, consequently we have to be aware and educate employees All chemicals are different, we have to know where to find their specificities, how to protect ourselves and to know good practices Ask to participants to define which items are concerned, then on the next slide, clarify with the definitions.

RULE DEFINITION Prior to using chemicals we must know all the chemical products hazards listed on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

I MUST Ensure the MSDS is available and know the chemical risks An MSDS contains 16 sections which describe the chemical MSDSs must be available on work sites, in case of a problem the Medical Team will know how to act Ensure that I have appropriate chemical PPE Depending on the chemical properties the PPE can change (e.g.: gloves) Wearing PPE that is not suitable for the chemical you are handling is equal to not wearing any PPE at all Animation comments: Each point is argued and developed to help you convincing people of the relevant points.

I MUST Identify the location of the eye-care stations and emergency shower before starting the task In the case of exposure, we don’t have time to think but we must focus on the exposure treatment Store chemical products on top of a retention tank Chemicals are harmful to the environment Make sure your retention tank is big enough to contain all the chemicals with which you are working Animation comments: Each point is argued and developed to help you convincing people of the relevant points.

I MUST NOT Use water bottle or others alimentary liquid containers to store chemicals Chemicals can be confused with water and colleagues can use it for drinking or washing. The consequences can be dramatic Every container must be suitable, dedicated to chemical use and be labeled Drink, eat or smoke while working with chemicals Chemicals can contaminate us through ingestion, inhalation and penetration Before and after chemical use, you must always wash your hands Animation comments: Each point is argued and developed to help you convincing people of the relevant points.

Drowsiness or dizziness NEW LABELING Toxic at high doses Irritant Drowsiness or dizziness Under pressure gas CMR Harmful Allergenicity

OLD & NEW LABELING

REPACKAGING

RETENTION TANK