1. Chapter 3 Sterilization & Disinfection
Objective: to know, understand and use:
Hazard communication standard
Sanitizing
Disinfecting
sterilization

2. Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
Is Required by OSHA. Clinics must have:
A Hazard Communication written plan
Inventory of hazardous chemicals
Labels
MSDS sheets
Training to inform
employees

3. HCS training must include:
Requirements of the HCS
Health hazards of the chemicals at work
How to protect yourself
Emergency procedures
Labels
MSDS Sheets
The location of the plan and the MSDS Sheets
What must HCS training include?

4. Labels must have: Name of chemical Manufacturer Hazards
Safety precautions
Storing, handling and disposal
Would this label have all the requirements?

5. MSDS sheets material safety data sheet
Identification
Ingredients
Physical and chemical description
Fire and explosion data
Reactivity data
How it reacts with other chemicals
Health hazard data
First aid
Safe handling
Control measures
for protection

6. Write a HCS plan for your home or work & video yourself training someone
Use at least one chemical in your home or work
Be prepared to present it to your class.
Examples:
Bleach
Windex
Cidex