Chemical Safety

HAZWOPER

Download Instructor-Led Material Meeting Kit PowerPoint WHAT’S AT STAKE? HAZWOPER [...]

HAZWOPER2020-04-08T22:00:58-07:00

Hazcom/Chemical Safety Video Loop

This video is the perfect way to introduce new employees to general occupational hazards to which they may be exposed and to re-train experienced workers. Program includes basic safety rules, electrical hazards, powered equipment and machinery, back injury prevention, fire protection and more.

Hazcom/Chemical Safety Video Loop2019-09-25T19:59:02-07:00

Understanding Safety Data Sheets – SPANISH

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Understanding Safety Data Sheets – SPANISH2019-05-27T19:13:51-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Chemical Burns and Liquid Gas Burns

Chemicals can cause burns to eyes, skin, and internally if swallowed or inhaled. Chemical burns can be deceiving with some chemicals causing damage deep within body tissue.  The amount of damage a chemical can cause depends on many factors including the chemical, its strength, whether it was inhaled or swallowed and the time it was in contact with body tissues.

Fundamentals of First Aid – Chemical Burns and Liquid Gas Burns2018-10-30T16:18:43-07:00

Hazard Communications – (17 Min.)

In today's litigious society, we begin to take cautions, warnings and disclaimers from manufacturers' with a touch of skepticism or disregard. When it comes to hazardous chemicals in the work place, words, colors and symbols mean something. Not only is it your workers' right, it is their responsibility to know what they mean. This program will teach your employees to recognize and understand the different means of communication used to identify hazardous chemicals including the United Nation's new Globally Harmonized System. The training program will educate your workers on the physical characteristics and chemical properties communicated in the material safety data sheets and on the container labels enabling them to make proper decisions concerning the safe use handling and storage of the substances. The program covers the purpose and role of hazard communication, the different classification of chemicals and their hazards, the primary forms of communication, and best practices and procedures to ensure their safety and health. Chemicals are an intricate and valuable part of our life. When respected and handled properly, they pose minimum risk our safety and health. Knowledge is a valuable safety tool. Not only is it your workers' right to know, it is their responsibility to use it to protect their safety and that of their co-workers.

Hazard Communications – (17 Min.)2018-10-01T04:55:00-07:00

Hazard Communications – (17 Min.) – SPANISH

In today's litigious society, we begin to take cautions, warnings and disclaimers from manufacturers' with a touch of skepticism or disregard. When it comes to hazardous chemicals in the work place, words, colors and symbols mean something. Not only is it your workers' right, it is their responsibility to know what they mean. This program will teach your employees to recognize and understand the different means of communication used to identify hazardous chemicals including the United Nation's new Globally Harmonized System. The training program will educate your workers on the physical characteristics and chemical properties communicated in the material safety data sheets and on the container labels enabling them to make proper decisions concerning the safe use handling and storage of the substances. The program covers the purpose and role of hazard communication, the different classification of chemicals and their hazards, the primary forms of communication, and best practices and procedures to ensure their safety and health. Chemicals are an intricate and valuable part of our life. When respected and handled properly, they pose minimum risk our safety and health. Knowledge is a valuable safety tool. Not only is it your workers' right to know, it is their responsibility to use it to protect their safety and that of their co-workers.

Hazard Communications – (17 Min.) – SPANISH2018-10-01T04:55:00-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Poisoning

Poisoning, accidental or intentional, causes significant harm or death to many US and Canadian people. Poisoning takes many forms as harmful chemicals can be breathed in, swallowed, touched or injected.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Poisoning2018-09-16T12:52:24-07:00

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms

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Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms2018-03-01T21:19:11-08:00

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

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Understanding Safety Data Sheets2018-03-01T21:02:54-08:00

Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturer Cited for 34 Alleged Serious Violations

OSHA opened an inspection after a worker lost two fingers [...]

Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturer Cited for 34 Alleged Serious Violations2018-02-13T16:51:27-08:00

Flammable Liquids Safety Video

Instruction for employees working with flammable liquids. Defines LEL, UEL, flash points, and other related information. Provides the basics of bonding and grounding.
(9 minutes)

Flammable Liquids Safety Video2018-02-06T20:35:49-08:00

What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One

Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.

What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One2018-01-29T22:48:05-08:00

Avoid Chemical Exposure

If you work with any amount of chemicals,? or work in an environment where chemicals are used, handled, stored,? transported or disposed of, you must understand the hazards and how to protect? yourself.

Avoid Chemical Exposure2018-01-29T22:46:41-08:00

Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control

From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.

Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control2018-01-29T17:56:59-08:00

WHMIS Safety Data Sheets

In this Safety Talk, we’ll describe how to use an SDS, discuss the main purpose of an SDS, and clarify what kind of information you will find on one.

WHMIS Safety Data Sheets2018-01-29T17:55:10-08:00

WHMIS:The Lowdown on Labels and Pictograms

In this Safety Talk we’ll review labels and pictograms, how to identify the hazards they warn about, and steps you should take when working with hazardous chemicals.

WHMIS:The Lowdown on Labels and Pictograms2018-01-29T17:55:06-08:00

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air

Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air2018-01-29T17:43:51-08:00

Protect Your Eyes

Safety eyewear and face shields can save you from injuries which can lead to blindness. Prompt treatment of eye injuries reduces the risk of permanent damage.

Protect Your Eyes2018-01-29T17:36:42-08:00

10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills

You're steam cleaning the shop floor when you accidentally knock over a 5-gallon can of gasoline near the welding booth. Do you know what to do?

10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills2018-01-29T17:33:50-08:00

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill

When fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is a byproduct. This gas kills thousands of people at work and at home each year.

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill2018-01-29T17:33:25-08:00

Air Under Pressure is Hazardous

Tools using compressed air can be worth their weight in gold. Handled properly, they save a lot of sweating, grunting and possibly swearing.

Air Under Pressure is Hazardous2018-01-29T17:32:54-08:00

Chemicals: Common but Deadly

Chemicals, even ordinary cleaning solutions, pose a risk to all workers. Chemicals can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or eyes, swallowed or ingested through objects that have been contaminated, such as cigarettes. Some chemicals

Chemicals: Common but Deadly2018-01-29T17:30:32-08:00

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response

If you work with chemicals, make sure you are familiar with the first aid required in case of exposure. This information is located on the chemical label and on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response2018-01-29T17:27:57-08:00
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