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... of fire-fighting procedures are appropriate. 5. Reactivity-This includes information on stable vs. unstable, incompatibilities, hazardous decomposition, and polymerization by-products. 6. Health Hazard-This includes hazards from inhaling, ingestion, contact through the skin, etc. It explains whether the effects are acute, chronic, or both. Signs, symptoms, and first-aid procedures are defined. 7. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use-This includes handling of spills, leaks, and other accidental releases. It defines disposal precautions and other handling precautions. 8. Control Measures-This includes things such as types of respirators, ventilation, protective gloves, eye protection, protective clothing, etc. Work hygiene practices such as washing after handling and decontamination are included. LABELING All containers must be labeled. Containers used to transfer hazardous materials-for instance, small bottles, cans, etc. must be labeled, too. A label should include the material or product name, manufacturer, hazardous ingredients, physical and chemical characteristics, fire and explosion hazards and route of entry (if on OSHA, NTP, or IARC carcinogen list), precautions for use, first-aid measures, and control measures. Standard graphics such as skull and crossbones can be used, as well as warning signs, sounds, etc. A good source of information for labels is the EMERGENCY RESPONSE HANDBOOK offered by System Interface Consultants, Inc. It provides an index to more than 2,000 materials and 65 on-page emergency response guides. Each guide identifies the hazards and appropriate response to spills, leaks, and fires as well as first-aid measures. There are also 10 first-aid guides. ...

... x No Thanks Loading.. Using A Small, Handy Gift 4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. &# 160 USING A SMALL, HANDY GIFT Have you ever gotten a little promotional gadget in the mail that turned out to be so handy, you wondered how you ever functioned without it? Bottle openers, oven mitts, magnets- they really are helpful! Chester Butler, president, The Butler Company, Brentwood, Tennessee, sends this letter and gift to clients. We thought it was a delightful way to greet customers for the spring and summer, providing a small but useful gift. &# 160 ENJOY! ENJOY! It's No Big Deal, But .. Every spring when I start to clean the grill, I can't find that little whatchamacallit' that makes grill cleaning so easy. Maybe, ' I thought, my customers have the same aggravation. So why not get enough of those little whatchamacallits' for all of us? ' So here's a little grill scraper that will save you some aggravation and make a tough job easier. More often than not, we seem to be writing to you about your insurance- giving you a quote, sending you a bill, handling a claim, keeping you posted on what's covered and what's not, or making a change to your policy. And that's just fine by us- because that's our job. On the other hand, it's awfully nice to have an excuse to write you with one simple non-insurance thought in mind. Have a save and wonderful spring and summer ...

... neighbors for disaster planning and assistance. HAVE ON HAND: Flashlight with spare batteries. Keep a flashlight beside your bed. Portable radio with spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order or used for emergency purposes so radios will be your best source of information. First aid kit: Have a first aid kit and book such as the Standard First Aid and Personal Safety by the American National Red Cross. Have members of your household take basic first aid and CPR courses. Food: Have sufficient canned or dehydrated food and powdered milk for at least two weeks of meals. Water: It should be stored in airtight containers and replaced about every 12 months. A family of 4 should have about 6 gallons for 3 days. Also have purification tablets, but read the label on the bottle before using them. Pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches for turning off gas and water mains. HOW TO USE THE FLOOR PLANS Draw your house or apartment floor plan. Don't worry about how it looks- the artwork is not important! Now mark the exits, emergency equipment, and utility turn-off locations on your floor plan. The importance of this exercise is to have you actually learn these locations and mark them down. It is also very helpful when discussing how to escape from your home safely during a fire or other emergency. Also, note the reunion place where all family members will meet following the evacuation. Post your completed emergency floor plan in an accessible location such as inside a cupboard or closet door, back porch, or garage. Inform family members, baby sitters, and ...

... neighbors for disaster planning and assistance. HAVE ON HAND: Flashlight with spare batteries. Keep a flashlight beside your bed. Portable radio with spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order or used for emergency purposes so radios will be your best source of information. First aid kit: Have a first aid kit and book such as the Standard First Aid and Personal Safety by the American National Red Cross. Have members of your household take basic first aid and CPR courses. Food: Have sufficient canned or dehydrated food and powdered milk for at least two weeks of meals. Water: It should be stored in airtight containers and replaced about every 12 months. A family of 4 should have about 6 gallons for 3 days. Also have purification tablets, but read the label on the bottle before using them. Pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches for turning off gas and water mains. HOW TO USE THE FLOOR PLANS Draw your house or apartment floor plan. Don't worry about how it looks- the artwork is not important! Now mark the exits, emergency equipment, and utility turn-off locations on your floor plan. The importance of this exercise is to have you actually learn these locations and mark them down. It is also very helpful when discussing how to escape from your home safely during a fire or other emergency. Also, note the reunion place where all family members will meet following the evacuation. Post your completed emergency floor plan in an accessible location such as inside a cupboard or closet door, back porch, or garage. Inform family members, baby sitters, and ...

... every person clearing debris Candles Matches-dipped in wax and kept in a waterproof container Clothes-complete change kept dry Knife or razor blades Garden hose-for siphoning and fire fighting Tent Hat or cap-protection from sun, rain, or cold Disposable face masks-protection from dust and smoke COOKING Barbecue-hibachi camp stove, chafing dish, fireplace, etc. Fuel for cooking equipment-charcoal, lighter fluid, fuel for camp stove, presto logs, sterno Plastic knives, forks, spoons Paper plates and cups Paper towels Heavy-duty aluminum foil Plastic food wrap TOOL AND SUPPLIES Ax, shovel, broom Crescent wrench-for turning off gas main Screwdriver Pliers Hammer Coil of 1/2 ' rope Plastic tape Pen and paper Plastic sheeting Deck of cards, toys for children Coil of baling wire Pail for carrying water or supplies CAR MINI-SURVIVAL KIT Non-perishable food-store in clean coffee cans Bottled water First aid kit and book Flares Fire extinguisher-A-B-C type Blanket or sleeping bag Sealable plastic bags Flashlight-fresh and spare batteries and bulb Essential medication Tools-screwdriver, pliers Short rubber hose-for siphoning Small package of tissues Premoistened toilettes Local maps Extra clothes, jeans, sweater Sturdy shoes or boots STORAGE OF EMERGENCY SUPPLIES Some families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location. Choose a place in your home which would be relatively safe in time of an earthquake (such as a closet or under a bed) . The perishable supplies will remain stable longer if stored in a cool, dark location. One suggested method for storing emergency supplies is to place them in a large, covered trash container. They can be layered as shown and all kept together in the large covered container. Note: It is best ...

... on two parameters of communications: Open vs. Guarded and Direct vs. Indirect. An Open person is very relationship oriented. They're quite willing to give their time to anyone and will usually share personal information quickly. A Guarded person is task and project oriented. They get down to business and don't care so much about managing relationships. A Direct person is usually faster paced and tries to control the conversation with power or persuasion. An Indirect person is slower paced and more quiet or softer in their style. Socializers are open people who are animated and expressive in their style of communication. You often find Socializers in sales, entertainment, PR, and other professions where an outgoing personality is helpful. Remember the original Star Trek? Who was the Socializer? Scotty! He always had a bottle of Scotch ready for a party, and got very emotional when the warp engines were about to blow. Relaters are also very open people, but rather indirect (easy going) in their style of communication. You'll find Relaters in nursing, customer service, therapy, and other professions in which people skills are important. On Star Trek, Bones, the, doctor was the Relater, who always put human concerns first. Thinkers are indirect, like Relaters, but are more guarded or contained in their communication style. Thinkers are often found as accountants, financial analysts, computer programmers, and engineers — where close attention to detail is essential. As you might have guessed, Spock was a Thinker. Directors are usually direct in their communication and guarded like thinkers. You'll find Directors ...

... Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Consultants: Are They Useful?4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Chris Burand This content has not been rated yet. Consultants, when properly used, can be a great benefit to your agency. As a resource with varied agency experiences, as an unbiased mediator, or to provide expertise in specific areas, a consultant can assist you with valuable knowledge. Consultants can be used as villains. For example, a manufacturing consultant told me how proud he and his partner were after completing a big job. After they finished presenting their findings, which included lots of job and expense cuts, the president of the firm brought them into his private office, broke out a good bottle of scotch, and told them, Thanks. You guys did a good job and identified every problem I knew existed and came up with the same solutions I arrived at. Why hire us, then? ' the consultants asked. The president said, I needed someone to blame the cuts on! ' Consultants can be a resource of knowledge of what the best agencies are doing. Good consultants visit many agencies and collect the best practices of each. When seeking suggestions for improvements, determine whether you want the best practices or minimums for survival. Sometimes the best practices aren't applicable to all agencies. Consultants can be used as mediators. If your agency is having a conflict, an unbiased participant can have very positive effects. An outsider's point of view is often more easily accepted. For ...

... . All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Are Your Producers Diamonds Or Lumps Of Coal? This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:38:40 PM ARE YOUR PRODUCERS DIAMONDS OR LUMPS OF COAL? Are your sales results less than exciting? Maybe your salespeople just don't have the right stuff . . . and never will. One leading psychologist, Mark .. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Using A Small, Handy Gift This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:38:55 PM USING A SMALL, HANDY GIFT Have you ever gotten a little promotional gadget in the mail that turned out to be so handy, you wondered how you ever functioned without it? Bottle openers, ov.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) x No Thanks Loading.. Loading.. x No Thanks Loading.. ...

... or less concentrated or reactive material; never add weaker materials to stronger or concentrated chemicals. E - EXPECT EMERGENCIES 1. Know what to do in any emergency. 2. Know the location and operation of eye wash fountains and safety showers in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled. 3. Avoid inhaling or contacting sprays or dust. Use appropriate respirators, goggles, shields, gloves, and other protective equipment as needed. When using solvents, don't breathe the vapors. 4. Do not use hazardous materials where respirators are needed for emergency use until you have been trained in and are familiar with their use, limitations, and location. M - MARK IT CAREFULLY 1. Keep chemicals in original labeled containers. 2. Label each container of a hazardous substance (e.g., vats, bottles, storage tanks) with product identity. 3. Label with a hazard warning (communication of the material's specific health hazards and physical hazards) . 4. Promptly dispose of empty containers in a proper manner. S - STORE IF SAFELY 1. Do not leave toxic chemicals unattended. Store chemicals away from the reach of children and pets, preferably in locked storage. 2. Store compressed gas cylinders upright and chained. 3. Store all materials that give off toxic, asphyxiating, suffocating, or anesthetic fumes in remote or isolated locations when not in use. 4. Store flammable materials away from heat source. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) An MSDS has several sections: 1. Chemical identity. This section defines the manufacturer and how it can be reached. The section ...