Control of Substances Hazardous to health

Advantages = Improve productivity Better morale better compliance with law due to understanding

 LIQUIDS/CHEMICALS  GASES  DUST  SOLIDS  POWDERS  VIRUSES

 FACTORIES  KITCHENS  HOUSE KEEPING STOREROOM  LEASURE FACITITIES SWIMMING POOL  GARDENERS/MAINTAINENCE AREAS  BUILDING SITE  SHOPS  OFFICES  FARMS etc.  SCHOOLS

 EYE CONTACT  INHALATION  INGESTION / SWALLOWING  SKIN CONTACT / ABSORPTION SHORT TERM – ACUTE LONG TERM - CHRONIC

LUNGS LIVER KIDNEYS NERVOUS SYSTEM SKIN YOU DON’T GET A SECOND CHANCE!

Respiratory Sensitizer Skin Irritation - dermatitis Asthma - Breathing it in! Toxic Fumes – light head / collapse Poisoning – drinking by default Cancer – Through long term exposure Infections

Assess and review the risks Consider the precautions to be implemented Prevent and control exposure Ensure control measures are implemented and maintained Monitor e.g. air and personal – occupational hygienist Provide instruction, information & training E.g. Induction booklet / Safety signs and staff training

Use health & safety precautions Co-operate with monitoring & health surveillance Read the Safety Data sheets Wear the correct Protective clothing Mask, goggles, rubber/plastic apron, gloves gallets, strong footwear Talk to your Supervisor

VERY TOXIC, HARMFUL,CORROSIVE OR IRRITANT USERS TRAINED KNOWLEDGE OF INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTROLS FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Read the warning label before use Is there a Safety Data Sheet? Ask supervisor! Are you wearing the correct safety clothing Communicate effectively with your supervisor / discuss safe use ……… If in doubt – STOP WORK and SEEK ASSISTANCE

WHEN COMPLETE / FINISHED WITH THE SUBSTANCE …. Store product safely Dispose of any contaminated clothing correctly Ensure the safety Data Sheets & information are returned for use by others Wash & clean thoroughly …… If in doubt – STOP WORK and SEEK ASSISTANCE

 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – preventing slips, trips, falls, inhalation etc.  EliminationSubstitution  Enclose or Isolate problem area protection of  Good ventilation  Protecting clothing  Good welfare & Personal hygiene  Pay attention to information / training and communicate with your supervisor

 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST Personal sampling Area Sampling Wear Protective clothing as applicable / as directed by your area supervisor Breathe sensibly – use the mask provided when required!