1. Chemical Health and Safety
Chemex │ What you need to know to work safely

2. About Chemex Hygiene specialists since 1985 Hospitality, Health, Food
EMEA, Scandinavia, N America, Australia
Hospitality, Health, Food
Hygiene, infection control, ware wash, laundry products
Not a chemical supplier!
Solutions, systems, staff training, compliance
We’re in the reputation business

3. Our Clients

4. Why Do You Need Training?
Chemicals can be hazardous
Especially if handled incorrectly
You need to be aware of any risks
Read the label!
You need to be aware of relevant legislation
It protects you, your colleagues and the public; most Health and Safety is common sense - read the label !
It’s not complicated or difficult...

5. Jargon: COSHH / MSDS COSHH MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet
Once you have been trained it becomes your responsibility to comply
“Nobody told me that!”
“That’s not my job!”
“I’ve been doing this job for years and never needed protection!”
“I get a rash using your chemicals!”

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE must be available in the workplace
It is your responsibility to use it
Use goggles if spraying overhead or if the label tells you to
Use gloves if the label tells you to
Most products contain detergent and so can be irritant – just like soap or shampoo

7. New Hazard Label Symbols Explained
Orange is Out. Red is In!
These symbols are being replaced by others because the law on chemical classification and labelling has recently changed.
New symbols, different shape
Be sure to read the labels!

8. Hazard Symbols & CLP CLP = Chemical Labelling & Packaging
New regs, global harmonisation

9. Irritant Chemicals This is the least harmful of all categories.
Looks scary, not really
Legislation is now broader – e.g washing up liquids are ‘irritant’

10. Corrosive Chemicals Do you need to worry?
Products with high levels of detergents are now included in this category - although the products themselves have not changed in any way.
Anything over 3% detergent: which would also include hair shampoo if it wasn’t exempt!
Washing up Liquid, Kleenall, FAD and Bacticlean are now classed as corrosive.

11. What’s the Difference?
Same products, Same formulations, new labels and MSDSs

12. Hazard CLP Symbols replace CHIPS

13. Hazard Symbols

14. Flammable Can catch fire…
…when exposed to naked flames or hot surfaces
Typically found on aerosols and solvents including alcohol

15. Health Hazard Not commonly found on Chemex products
Usually applies to petroleum based products - which can damage lungs if large quantities are inhaled
This can mean aproduct may be fatal if swallowed or enters airways

16. Oxidising Not Flammable, but promotes burning.
Not found on common cleaning products

17. Dangerous to the Environment
Can be found on some concentrated products
Doesn’t apply to diluted products
These are safe to dispose down the drain

18. Not found on Chemex Products
Gas Under Pressure Warning
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Acute Toxicity
What it says on the tin: Danger!
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H310: Fatal in contact with skin
H330: Fatal if inhaled
Explosive Danger
Detonators, Fireworks, Dynamite…

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The Practical Bit
Chemex │ The Hygiene Experts │ Saving Cost and Reputations

20. Chemex A to K Guide

21. The Golden Rules NEVER MIX CHEMICALS READ THE LABEL
They can react together dangerously
READ THE LABEL
Follow the instructions - they are there to help you
READ THE COSHH DATA
And know the first aid treatment
USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
It is for your own protection. Use it!

22. The Golden Rules ALWAYS USE THE PROPER CONTAINERS
Never use unmarked containers or those designed for other uses, e.g. those used for food and drink
STORE CHEMICALS SAFELY
Segregate different hazard classes if applicable
WORK SAFELY
Follow the rules. They are there to protect you!
REPORT spillages or faulty / damaged equipment

23. Good Work Practice
Storage areas should be maintained in a clean and tidy condition
All containers should be kept tightly sealed
Spillages should be dealt with immediately
Adequate washing facilities must be available on site

24. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be supplied and used at work
PPE must be readily available in the workplace
It is your responsibility to use it
Use goggles if spraying Powerforce - Bacticlean overhead
Use gloves if appropriate for infection control OR if using Powerforce – it is a strong alkali
Most products contain detergent and so can be irritant – just like soap or shampoo

25. Automatic Dilution
Place trigger bottle or bucket beneath the correct pipe
Depress the button
Let go of button when full
Same strength every time

26. What would you do if you saw this?
Summary
READ THE LABEL
Understand the risks
Know where the COSHH data is kept
Use the PPE
Work safely and sensibly
It’s for your protection – and those around you
What would you do if you saw this?

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Questions?
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