Infectious includes avoid forming • • Materials viruses, aerosols yeasts, molds, avoid breathing • bacteria, and vapours parasites that avoid • affect humans contamination of includes people and work • fluids that area contain toxic substances includes • cellular components Class E may irritate avoid all direct • • Corrosive eyes and skin body contact Materials on exposure may cause • severe burns to tissue upon longer exposure may • damage lungs if inhaled may cause • blindness if contact with eyes may cause • serious environmental damage as a result of fumes Class F may react handle with • • Dangerously with water care, avoiding Reactive may be vibrations, • Materials chemically shocks, and unstable sudden may explode temperature • if exposed to changes heat or shock store in • may release appropriate • toxic or containers flammable ensure storage • vapours containers are may sealed • vigorously polymerize may burn • unexpectedly Department of Biological Sciences: Guidelines for Chemical Spills In case of a chemical 1. look for any injured people; make sure they are care of first. 2. get help: notify co-workers that a spill has occurred before trying to clean up. A. Small spill / low hazard: (e.g. <250 mL of flammable or corrosive material) if you know all the hazards associated with the chemical and know you can quickly and safely clean it up with adsorbent (paper towels or spill mix) and transport the waste into a fume hood; then proceed with the assistance of another person.
Infectious Materials • includes viruses, yeasts, molds, bacteria, and parasites that affect humans • includes fluids that contain toxic substances • includes cellular components • avoid forming aerosols • avoid breathing vapours • avoid contamination of people and work area Class E Corrosive Materials • may irritate eyes and skin on exposure • may cause severe burns to tissue upon longer exposure • may damage lungs if inhaled • may cause blindness if contact with eyes • may cause serious environmental damage as a result of fumes • avoid all direct body contact Class F Dangerously Reactive Materials • may react with water • may be chemically unstable • may explode if exposed to heat or shock • may release toxic or flammable vapours • may vigorously polymerize • may burn unexpectedly • handle with care, avoiding vibrations, shocks, and sudden temperature changes • store in appropriate containers • ensure storage containers are sealed Department of Biological Sciences: Guidelines for Chemical Spills In case of a chemical 1. look for any injured people; make sure they are care of first. 2. get help: notify co-workers that a spill has occurred before trying to clean up. A. Small spill / low hazard: (e.g. <250 mL of flammable or corrosive material) if you know all the hazards associated with the chemical and know you can quickly and safely clean it up with adsorbent (paper towels or spill mix) and transport the waste into a fume hood; then proceed with the assistance of another person.
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