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SAFETY DHO Chapter 12
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MSDS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Hazards Handling precautions Procedure after spill or fire Hazardous ingredients Transport precautions Emergency phone numbers
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Safety Rules - Electrical
Do not operate equipment until you have been trained to use it Check electrical cords for fraying and grounding prongs Report unsafe conditions and injuries to your instructor immediately
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Safety Rules - Solutions
Do not mix solutions Never use solutions from unlabeled bottles Check solution labels 3 times Wear appropriate protective gear Report spill immediately
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Safety – Patient Care Do not perform procedures on patients unless directed to do so Provide privacy Identify patients properly Explain procedures completely Be aware of hazards as they develop Check safety check points before leaving room
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Safety - Personal Protect yourself and others
Use correct body mechanics Wear proper uniform Walk, do not run-No Horseplay Report injury or accident promptly Report unsafe conditions immediately Keep all areas clean and neat Don’t take chances in the lab! That’s when injuries are more likely to occur
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Safety - Personal Wash hands frequently
Wear protective gear when needed Dry hands before handling electrical equipment Flush areas that come in contact with solutions immediately If debris gets in your eye, you should flush your eye with water.
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Safety – Fire Extinguishers
Class A (Water) – paper, cloth, wood Class B (CO2) – gas and oil Class C (Dry Chemical) – electrical Class ABC (Graphite Chemical) – anything
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Safety – Fire RACE R – Rescue A – Activate alarm C – Confine fire
E – Extinguish fire
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Safety – Fire PASS P – Pull pin A – Aim nozzle S – Squeeze handle
S – Sweep base of fire You should stand approx feet from fire as you spray the base.
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FIRE GETTING OUT OF HAND????
If the fire is becoming overwhelming for you, calmly vacate the area
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Quick notes Waste materials and materials with flammable liquids on them, should be disposed of the APPROPRIATE waste container.
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