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... the workplace include: acids, adhesives, aerosols, asbestos, battery fluids, benzene, catalysts, caustics, cleaning agents, detergents, dusts, etching agents, Fiberglas, flammables, foaming resins, fuels, fungicides, gasoline, glues, greases, industrial oils, inks, insecticides, herbicides, janitorial supplies, kerosene, lacquers, lead, lye, oxalic acid, paints, pesticides, plastics, process chemicals, resins, sealers, shellacs, solders, solvents, strippers, surfactants, thinners, varnishes, water treatments, and wood preservatives. CHEMICAL SAFETY RULES: C-H-E-M-S C -Check it out 1. Do not handle or use hazardous materials you are not familiar with. 2. Always read, understand, and follow instructions on the label. 3. Know where to find Material ... 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 ...
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... Francisco was almost destroyed by fire, not by the earthquake. Fire Extinguishers When used correctly, fire extinguishers can: Keep small fires from becoming big ones Provide an escape route through a small fire Help fight a small fire until the fire department arrives (if they are able to respond) There are three major classes of fire: Ordinary combustibles (paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics) . Flammable liquids (oils, gasoline, kitchen greases, paints, solvents) Electrical equipment (fires in wiring, fuse boxes, motors, power tools, appliances) You may find the traditional A-B-C labels, or both the labels and the newer symbols on an extinguisher. To be safe and effective, you must use the right kind of extinguisher for each type of fire. If ... 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 ...