HAZARDS CLASSIFICATION: TYPES OF HAZARDS

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SAFETY HAZARDS:
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
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1. Biological
2. Fire
3. Electrical
4. Chemical
5. Mechanical (Physical)
6. Radiation
7. Compressed gasses
8. Cryogenic materials
9. Ergonomic

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– “may transmit infectious disease”

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Medical waste

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● Discard sharps in puncture resistant containers located within the work area.

● Needles should NOT be transported, recapped, bent or broken by hand

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BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

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Employers of health care workers must establish and implement an

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infectious waste program

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All_______ should be placed in a bag marked with the biohazard symbol and then placed into a leakproof container that is puncture resistant and equipped with a solid, tight-fitting lid.

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biomedical waste

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Biomedical waste- All containers must be clearly marked with the word_____ or its symbol.

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biohazard

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should not be transported, recapped, bent, or broken by hand

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Needles

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__________waste should undergo preliminary treatment on-site.

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Highly pathogenic

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True or False

Potentially biohazardous material, such as blood or blood products and contaminated laboratory waste, cannot be directly discarded.

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TRUE

Question 10

○ Contaminated combustible waste can be_______.

○ Contaminated noncombustible waste, such as glassware, should be______ before being discarded.

○ Special attention should be given to the discarding of _____, _____, and _____that could also inflict accidental cuts or punctures

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incinerated

autoclaved

syringes, needles, and broken glass

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4 factors causing fire:

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1) Fuel
2) Heat
3) Oxygen
4) Uninhibited reaction

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Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as cloth, wood, rubber, paper and many plastics.

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A (Ordinary Combustibles)

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Fires involving flammable liquids and vapors, such as grease, gasoline, oil, and oil-based paints

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B Flammable Liquids

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Fires involving electric equipment such as appliances, tools, or other equipment that is plugged into an electricity source.

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C Electrical Equipment

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Fires Involving combustible, reactive, or flammable metals

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D Combustible Metals

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Fires involving high temperature cooking oils, grease or fat such as vegetable oils, animal oil, or fats typically found in commercial kitchens.

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K Cooking Oils

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A

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Ordinary combustibles

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B

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Flammable liquids

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C

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Electrical equipment

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D

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Combustible metals

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K

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Cooking oils

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A (Water)

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A (Ordinary Combustibles)

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D (Dry powder)

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Combustible metals

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K (Potassium based alkaline liquid)

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K Cooking Oils

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PASS

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Pull in Aim nozzle Squeeze trigger Sweep nozzle

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For use on Wood Paper Textiles etc.

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WATER

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Water Do not use on

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Flammable Liquid Live Electrical equipment

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Dry powder For use on

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À Wood, Paper, Textiles etc. B Flammable liquids C Gaseous fires Live electrical equipment

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Foam For use on Do not use on

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Wood, Paper, Textiles etc. Flammable liquids Live electrical equipment

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CO2 For use on Do not use in a

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Flammable liquids Live electrical equipment confined space

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Electrical Hazards a) Direct effects: b) Indirect effects:

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- Shock - Burns - Death - Explosion Fire

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Employees must be notified of the potential health hazards of the handled chemicals

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Chemical hazard

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(MSDS)

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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An MSDS lists:

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■ Product Identity ■ Hazardous Ingredients ■ Physical Data ■ Fire & Explosion Hazard Data ■ Reactivity Data ■ Health Hazard Data ■ Precautions for Safe Handling & Use ■ Control Measures

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BLUE

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HEALTH HAZARD 4- Deadly 3 - Extreme danger 2 - Hazardous 1 - Slightly hazardous 0 - Normal material

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RED

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FIRE HAZARD Flash Point 4 - Below 73° F 3 - Below 100° F 2 - Below 200° F 1 - Above 200° F 0 - Will not burn

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YELLOW

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REACTIVITY 4 - May detonate 3 - Shock and heat may detonate 2 - Violent Chemical change 1 - Unstable if heated 0 - Stable

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WHITE Oxidizer Acid Alkali Corrosive Use NO WATER Radiation Hazard

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Specific Hazard OXY ACID ALK COR W na may line 3 na murag clover

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TYPES OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS FRCITE

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Flammable Corrosive Reactive Toxic Irritant Environmental Hazard

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- Materials which burn or ignite. Examples: Acetonitrile, Methanol, Diesel Fuel, Mineral Spirits

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FLAMMABLE

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- Materials which cause visible destruction and/or irreversible alterations at point of contact. Examples: Acetic Acid, Photographic Fixer, Sodium Hydroxide

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CORROSIVE

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- Materials which are liable to explode or react violently on contact with air, water or other chemicals. Examples: Benzoyl Peroxide, Nitric Acid, Picric Acid, Silane, Sodium Metal

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REACTIVE

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- Materials which cause harm if they enter the body, such as carcinogens, mutagens, and poisons. Examples: Benzene, Bromine, Powdered Inks and/or Pigments, Sodium Azide, Formaldehyde

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TOXIC

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- Materials which cause harm by irritating the eyes and/or skin, and cause allergic reactions, drowsiness, lack of coordination and/or organ damage.

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IRRITANT

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- Materials which are toxic and/or cause harm to the environment at large, particularly aquatic animals. Examples: Anthrax, Arsenic, Asbestos, Lead, Mercury, Oil

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD

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a.k.a. Physical Hazards ○ Centrifugation lapses ○ Lab glassware

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Mechanical Hazard

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Mechanical Hazard

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1) Avoid running in rooms and hallways 2) Watch for wet floors 3) Bend knees when lifting heavy objects 4) Keep long hair pulled back 5) Avoid dangling jewelry 6) Maintain clean and organized work area 7) Wear closed toe-shoes

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Ionizing radiation can damage living tissue in the human body

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Radiation hazard

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● All compressed gases are hazardous because of the high pressures inside the cylinders.

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COMPRESSED GASSES

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Liquid nitrogen

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Cryogenic Material

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Causes strain disorders

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Ergonomic Hazard

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Ergonomic Hazard Primary contributing factors:

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1) Posture/position 2) Applied force 3) Frequency of repetition

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Ergonomic hazard Prevention strategies:

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○ Job rotation to minimize repetitive tasks (work practice controls) ○ Computer wrist/ arm pads (engineering controls)