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Hazard Engineering Substitution Administrative PPE What to Look For Chemical: Liquids, solids, gases, dusts, vapors, and mists comprised of organic or inorganic species. Building materials such as asbestos or lead Toxic Materials Controlled Substances Cleaning agents Chemotherapy drugs Cryogenic liquids Local ventilation (i.e., fume hood) Change process so chemical is not used. Substitute a less hazardous chemical in process. Respirator Protection Personal Monitoring Attend safety training Safety stations Safety glasses, chemical clothing/aprons, chemical resistive sleeves, gloves, and respirators Lab coats for minimal hazards Chemical emissions such as smoke, gas, dusts, vapors that are not controlled Sudden unforeseen spills or releases Welding smoke Pass spill evidence Damaged building materials Low potential of splashing versus high potential of splashing Working with low hazard chemicals versus highly toxic chemicals Working with large amounts of chemicals (> 1 liter) Hazardous storage or materials including wastes Biological: infectious agent’s blood-borne pathogens DNA/RNA work. Biological safety cabinets. Contamination procedures. Proper design of work area. Change process so agent or pathogen does not have to be used. Center of Disease protocols Proper work practices Attend safety training Safety stations Safety glasses, mask, gloves, proper clean-up supplies and disposal. Safety glasses, mask, gloves, proper clean-up supplies and disposal. wash
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