BHARTIYA INTERNATIONAL LTD

Chennai

CHEMICAL

HANDLING AWARENESS

Prepared & Presented By: K.Palanisamy, Technical Compliance Dept., Bhartiya International Ltd. Chennai

TOPICS

1) Chemicals using in leather industry 2) How to use the chemicals?

3) About Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

4) Understanding the contents of MSDS

5) Hazardous Symbols

6) Risk & Safety Phrases for Chemicals

7) Labeling of Chemical Container

8) Symptoms of Possible Overexposure

9) Chemical Storage

10) Personal Protective Equipment

11) Risk Assessment

12) Good Practices

1. CHEMICALS USING IN LEATHER INDUSTRY Tanning Agent

Aldehydes

Fat Liquor

Levelling Agents

Cross Linking Agent

Dyes & Pigments

Neutralizers

Resin

Silicon

Solvents

Fixing Agent

Wax

Enzymes

Wetting Agent

Auxiliaries

2. HOW TO USE THE CHEMICALS

Read & Understand MSDS

Read the labels on all chemicals

Use PPE’s (Safety gloves, Mask, Shoes)

Never substitute one chemical for another

Pay attention to safety precautions and follow the instructions for use

Measure all chemicals according to the requirements

3. ABOUT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

Detailed guidelines for format and content of the MSDS

16 sections

Dangerous ingredients section 2

Classification/labelling of the preparation sections 3 & 15

Toxicology (effects on people) section 11

Eco toxicology (Behavior in the environment) section 12

Transport classification/dangerous goods guideline section 14

4. UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Purpose of the MSDS:

Information About Hazards

Advice on Safe Handling On The Product

Advice on Risk Minimization

Advice on Emergency Measures

UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Most Important Information's:

Product Identification

Toxicological Data

Ecological Data

Hazard Classification

Exposure Control & PPE

Transportation & Storage instruction

5. HAZARDOUS SYMBOLS

6. Risk & Safety Phrases for Chemicals

Chemicals can exit in many forms:

There are 4 Ways chemicals can enter in to the body:

How Chemicals can affect the human body:

7. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE OVER EXPOSURE

8. LABELING OF CHEMICAL CONTAINER

• Trade Name

• Identity of The Chemical

• Name, Address And Telephone Number of Supplier

• Hazard Symbols

• Nature of The Special Risks Associated With The Use of The Chemical

• Safety Precautions

• Identification of The Batch (Lot Number)

• Date of Manufacture

• Expiry Date of The Chemical

• Net Weight

• Gross Weight

• Additional Information

Poor Chemical Handling:

Chemical Sign Boards:

9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQIPMENT (PPE’s)

• It is using to minimize all chemical exposures and risks employees in the workplace

• Understand the types of PPE & requirements

• Conduct a "hazard assessment" of the workplace.

• Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.

• Train the employees in the use and care of the PPE.

• Attend training sessions on PPE

• Always Properly wear the PPE

• Care for, clean and maintain PPE

• Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE.

• Always ensure that any hazardous chemicals and PPE are used in accordance with the MSDS recommendations.

10. COMMON TYPES OF PPE

Types of PPE:

Eyes - safety glasses, goggles

Faces - face shields

Heads - hard hats

Feet - safety shoes

Hands and arms - gloves

Bodies - vests

Hearing - ear plugs, earmuffs

11. RISK ASSESSMENT

12. GOOD PRACTICES

Before using any chemicals always read labels’ & MSDS prior to use

Chemicals should be separated and stored according to hazard category and compatibility

Oxidizers, reducing agents, and other chemicals should be stored separately to prevent contact in the event of an accident

Chemicals should not be stored in near heat or in direct sunlight

Always close the containers after usage

High-traffic areas should be avoided in chemical store

MSDS and label information should be followed for storage requirements

Maintain existing labels on incoming containers of chemicals and other materials.

Labels on containers used for storing hazardous chemicals must include the chemical identification and appropriate hazard warnings

Consult the MSDS and keep incompatibles separate during transport, storage, use, and disposal

GOOD PRACTICES

Never eat, drink, or smoke while using hazardous chemicals

Never keep any food items in chemical storage area

Wear appropriate PPE at all times

Use secondary containers to avoid spillage

Always wash up after using chemicals

Keep the place dry & tidy

Never smell or taste a chemical to identify it

Know all emergency procedures and equipment

Maintain situational awareness

GOOD PRACTICES

Avoid use any expired chemicals

Trained workers should ensure that proper engineering controls (ventilation) and PPE are in place

Unauthorized experiments should not be performed

Properly dispose of chemical wastes

Notify supervisors of chemical sensitivities or allergies

Report all injuries, accidents, incidents, and near misses

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