CHEMICAL HAZARD 

AWARENESS 
Prepared By
PRODUCTION DIVISION
Kind of Hazards in the Plant Site
 
•Chemical Hazard.- Hazards caused by any  chemical  which
we use in routine and non-routine work in our plant and
which causes  injury and sickness to Flora and Fauna.
•Fire Hazard.
•Heat .
•Noise/ Sound.
•Falling Object / Crane operation .
•Electric Shock.
•Spillage .
•Traffic accident / vehicle movement.
•Pressure 
Why should you know about Chemical
Hazards
 
 By knowing about chemical hazards and
following  all instructions   
 Will help to stop injuries, sickness, accidents,
deaths, medical costs, fires, save environment,
exploisions from unsafe use of  Hazardous
chemicals.
 
 Protect all employees  in their workplace
As a Operation person we should know
 
 All operations in the work area where
hazardous chemicals are present.
 The location and availability of the written
facility hazard communication plan,
 including the inventory of hazardous chemicals
and the use and location of material safety
data sheets(MSDS).
 Methods and techniques that may be used to
detect the presence or release of a hazardous
chemical in the workplace.
As
 
a Operation person we should know
 Physical and health hazards of the
chemicals used in the work area.
 The measures employees are to follow to
protect themselves from recognized
hazards,
 -- such as appropriate work practices,
emergency and spill response procedures,
and use of personal protective
equipment(PPE). 
 ---This would include routine and non-
routine work tasks. 
 Employer Responsibilities
 
 Identify and list hazardous chemicals in their
workplaces.
 Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
and labels for each hazardous chemical.
 Implement a written HazCom program,
including labels, MSDSs, and employee
training.
 Communicate hazard information to employees
through labels, MSDSs, and formal training
programs.
Employee Responsibilities
•Know where to obtain information about hazardous
chemicals used in your work area.
•Know hazards  before starting job and take corrective action
•Read/Understand labels/MSDSs before you start working
•Ask questions if you are not sure
•Keep your work area  clean
•Use required protective equipment/clothing
•Take all safety precautions before doing a job
•Practice good personal hygiene practices, e.g. wash hands
before eating, drinking, or smoking
•Learn emergency procedures for your area
•Follow procedures for disposal and spill clean-up
•Follow employer instructions and warnings
Hazard or Risk? 
 Hazard means the potential to cause
injury or illness and can apply to
substances, methods or machines
 Risk means the probability and
consequences of occurrence of injury or
illness.  Risk will depend on such factors
as the nature of the hazard, the degree of
exposure and individual characteristics. 
Eliminate the Hazard at its Source 
 Substitute for something less hazardous 
 If it is not possible to eliminate the hazard, it may be
possible to substitute it for something less hazardous
 Engineering 
 It may be possible to bring in engineering controls such as
exhaust ventilation hoods or isolation methods.
 SOP  
Safe / Standard Operating Procedures
 PPE   
Personal Protective Equipment 
 Personal protective equipment should be seen as a last
resort.
 PPE is useful for emergencies  
You are the expert on the hazards of
materials in your possession
 know properties of chemicals you use before
you handle them
 Know what appropriate work practices are &
use them
 know what the worst case scenario is for a spill
of the chemicals you use
 Think about how you will react to a spill of the
materials you use
 know what appropriate clean-up procedures
are for the materials you use
Importance of Labels 
 The identity of the chemical
 Name, address, and emergency  
phone number of the manufacturer
 Physical and health hazards
 Special handling instructions
 Basic PPE recommendations
 First aid, fire response, spill cleanup
Hazardous Materials First Aid 
 Eyes:  Flush with  
water for 15 minutes
 Skin:  Wash with  
soap and water
 Inhalation:  Move to fresh air
 Swallowing:  Get emergency medical
assistance
 In Case you get chemical splash 
 Soon wash your body in safety shower

 Chemical burns

Most often caused by strong acids or alkalis. They can
cause progressive injury until the agent is inactivated.
 Flush the injured area with a large  amount of water
while at the scene of the incident. Don’t delay or
waste time looking for or using a neutralizing agent.
These may in fact worsen the injury by producing heat
or causing direct injury themselves. 
Summary
 Identify chemical hazards by reading  
labels and MSDSs
 Minimize exposure of hazardous materials
 Do not underestimate risks
 Follow warnings and instructions, or  
ask your supervisor if any  doubt
 Use the correct PPE
 Practice safe work habits
 Learn emergency procedures
THANK YOU