Chemicals emergency procedures

The plan should be audited on a regular basis, at least annually to assure tliat it is current. Items to be updated include the list of potential hazards and emergency procedures (adapted to any newly developed teclmology). A guideline for auditing the emergency response phui, adapted from literature published by the Chemical Manufacturers Association, is presented below in question format."... 

The cargo may catcli fire, explode, or corrode die tank. The use of die same container to cany different chemicals is quite normal it is fairly common practice widi road tankers, barges, sliips, and pipelines. Tins not only creates potential problems of incompadbility between substances carried but also means diat carriers are less familiar widi die substances being transported. Tims it is essential diat all personnel involved in die transport of chemicals be diorouglily trained in die properdes of the chemicals, their possible luizards, and die emergency procedures associated widi each liazard. ... 

Additional considerations, e.g. relating to labelling, information supply, emergency procedures, arise when marketing and transporting chemicals. While — as with Chapter 11 and with control measures generally — what is required will vary with specific legislation, basic requirements are summarized in Chapter 12. 

In detail how to routinely dispose of any starting materials (e.g. unused chemicals), end products. This is not emergency procedure. 

A short synopsis of the overall emergency management structure, how other industrial emergency response, contingency, and risk management plans fit into the ERP for chemical emergencies, and applicable policies, procedures, actions plans, and reference documents should be cited. Policies should include interconnect agreements with adjacent communities and just how the ERP may affect them. 

Design, produce, and distribute a newsletter to inform your community about the safe use of common chemical products. Include the potential hazards of these products to living things and the environment. Also include emergency procedures to follow if an accident occurred. 

Know the emergency procedures for the building, the department, and the chemicals being used. 

Identifying contents, emergency procedures, MSDSs includes leaders guide, ten study booklets, and two wall posters on reading MSDSs and interpreting chemical safety symbols. 

Hazard communication and personal protective equipment and emergency procedures training are addressed in Chapter 4. As with conventional warehouse operations, employees should be trained in safe lift truck operations, lifting and other procedures which are not specific to chemical warehouse operations. However, in a chemical warehouse, instructions on these routine functions should be tailored to address the unique hazards present in the chemical warehouse environment. 

Responsible party means someone who can provide additional information on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary. 

These guidelines set forth general emergency procedures for inhalation, eye and skin contact, and ingestion of toxic chemicals. However, prior to administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures, one should obtain authorization and/or further instruction from the local hospital. It is imperative that care of persons exposed to toxic chemicals be conducted by a qualified physician or other recognized authority. 

CFR1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) 29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C) 4.1.4.3 The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used and. 

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