Workplace Safety and Health Guidelines Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme. Welcome to “Safe at Work: Handling Hazardous Chemicals.” This book is your guide to ensuring workplaces are safe and healthy, especially when dealing with dangerous chemicals.
Chemicals are used extensively in industry. Many useful products such as paints, plastics, adhesives, detergents, and pharmaceuticals are derived from chemicals. However, it is important to exercise caution in the usage of chemicals. Some chemicals are inherently dangerous that need to be stored in special containers to avoid contact with air. Others may appear harmless but can cause injury almost immediately upon contact. For many toxic chemicals, the health effects may take a long period of time to develop.
The Contents of Workplace Safety and Health Guidelines Management of Hazardous Chemicals
- Introduction
- Objective of Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme
- Requirements and Coverage of Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme
- Establishment of Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme
- Elements of Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme
- Introduction to Safety Management
- Policy and Strategy
- Selection and Procurement
- Register of Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets
- Labelling and Warning Signs
- Storage and Transportation
- Risk Assessment and Control
- Safe Work Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Workplace Monitoring and Medical Surveillance
- Information and Training
- Emergency Planning and First Aid Procedures
- CDC NIOSH Pocket Guide to chemical hazards
- Waste Disposal
- Contract Work.