MAST

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

Job Name:
Chemical Mixing and Handling (Tec-Voc) / Facility:
Tec Voc High School / Analysis By:

General Notes: The following should be available: eye wash station, adequate ventilation, washing facilities

Personal Protective Equipment

Goggles, rubber gloves, mask-ventilator to cover nose-mouth area, water resistant apron or protective clothing

Hazards Present

Contamination
Inhalation
Skin irritation or burns
Eye irritation or burns
Fumes and chemical dust
Inhalation
Splashing
Spills
Skin irritation and chemical burns
Eye irritation and burns
Contamination of chemicals being mixed
Contamination
Spills
Leaks, pollution
Improper identification of mixed chemicals
Inhalation of dried chemical residue
Residual waste (rubber gloves, towels, packaging)
Ingestion of chemicals

Safe Work Procedure

1 / Prepare the area to be used for mixing the chemicals. / Clean the area and utensils used for mixing.
2 / Consult WHMIS guidelines and recommendations for personal protective equipment with regard to the particular chemical or chemical compound being mixed. / Proper ventilation
3 / Wear gloves and water resistant apron or clothing
4 / Wear goggles. Easy access to eye wash station.
5 / Proper ventilation
6 / Adhere to WHMIS specifications particular to the chemical(s) being mixed. / Wear mask or ventilator. Work in well-ventilated area. Clean spills immediately to reduce powder residues.
7 / Wear rubber gloves and water-resistant apron/clothing.
8 / Follow WHMIS specifications for the chemicals being mixed.
9 / Flush area immediately with plenty of running water. Consult a physician.
10 / Flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
11 / Clean area completely prior to and after mixing. Use clean, uncontaminated instruments for mixing. Clean up according to WHMIS specifications.
12 / Store chemicals properly / Store in clean containers according to WHMIS specifications.
13 / Follow WHMIS specifications for clean-up. Store chemicals in storage containers as recommended by WHMIS information.
14 / Follow WHMIS specifications for clean-up and prevention.
15 / Label containers clearly and apply approved chemical identification safety labels.
16 / Clean area and dispose of any waste or chemical residue. / Wash area down with plenty of clean water.
17 / Dispose of according to WHMIS specifications.
18 / Wash up / Wash hands with soap under plenty of running water.

END OF SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

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