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Editable PowerPoint Slides for Lecturers

Editable PowerPoint Slides for Lecturers. By Phil Hughes MBE and Ed Ferrett. 14. C hapter. Chemical and biological Health hazards and control. Chemical and biological Health hazards and control. After reading this chapter you should be able to:

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Editable PowerPoint Slides for Lecturers

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  1. Editable PowerPoint Slides for Lecturers By Phil Hughes MBE and Ed Ferrett

  2. 14 Chapter Chemical and biological Health hazards and control

  3. Chemical and biological Health hazards and control After reading this chapter you should be able to: • recognize the forms of, and classification of, substances • hazardous to health 2. explain the factors to be considered when undertaking a preliminary assessment of the health risks from substances commonly encountered in the workplace 3.describe the use and limitations of workplace exposure limits including the purpose of long-term and short-term exposure limits 4.distinguish between acute and chronic health effects • outline control measures that should be used to reduce the risk • of ill-health from exposure to hazardous substances • outline the basic requirements related to disposal of waste and • effluent (and the control of atmospheric pollution)

  4. Figure 14.1Existing European chemical symbols and the new GHS International symbols

  5. Figure 14.2Hazardous substances – principal routes of entry into the human body

  6. Figure 14.3(a)(b)Upper and lower respiratory system

  7. Figure 14.4The nervous system

  8. Figure 14.5The cardiovascular system

  9. Figure 14.6Parts of the urinary system

  10. Figure 14.7The skin – main structures in the dermis

  11. Figure 14.14 Chemical storage in France which needs to comply with European standards

  12. Figure 14.9Product labels and material safety data sheets

  13. Figure 14.10Hand pump and stain detectors

  14. Figure 14.11Common elements of a simple LEV system

  15. Figure 14.12Natural ventilation in a building

  16. Figure 14.13Personal Protective Equipment at Work • The principal requirements of PPE are as follows: • PPE which is suitable for the wearer and • the task • Compatibility and effectiveness of the • use of multiple PPE • A risk assessment to determine the • need and suitability of proposed PPE • Asuitable maintenance programme for • the PPE • Suitable accommodation for the • storage of the PPE when not in use • Information, instruction and training for the user of PPE • The supervision of the use of personal protective equipment by • employees and a reporting system for defects

  17. Figure 14.14Types of Respiratory protective equipment Filtering half mask Compressed air line breathing apparatus with full-face mask fitted with demand valve Half mask re-usable with filters

  18. Figure 14.15Variety of eye protection goggles

  19. Figure 14.16Heavy industrial air pollution

  20. Figure 14.17(a)Water pollution from an oil spillage

  21. Figure 14.17(b)Water pollution from plastic waste and other solids

  22. Figure 14.18Wastes collection

  23. Figure 14.19Electronic waste from developed countries in Europe under WEEE

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