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Chemical Hazards: A Swine Worker’s Guide. Outline. Precautionary & Hazard Symbols Point of Entry Protective Gear Solvents Veterinary Drugs Cleaners & Sanitizers. Insecticides Rodenticides Disposal Emergency Numbers References Acknowledgements. CORROSIVE. POISON. FLAMMABLE.
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Outline • Precautionary & Hazard Symbols • Point of Entry • Protective Gear • Solvents • Veterinary Drugs • Cleaners & Sanitizers • Insecticides • Rodenticides • Disposal • Emergency Numbers • References • Acknowledgements
CORROSIVE POISON FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE PRECAUTIONARY SYMBOLS HAZARDSYMBOLS DANGER WARNING CAUTION
Point of Entry Inhalation Dermal Ingestion Ocular
Areas that Absorb Chemicals Quickly Head Underarms Back of Hand Groin Thin skin areas have a lot of surface blood vessels that pick up chemicals from the skin & transport them all over the body. Sweat & oil produced in these areas dissolve chemicals & speed up their absorption.
Protective Gear RESPIRATORS WATER PROOF HAT Choose respiratory protection for the hazards you will encounter (half mask or full facepiece): After use, wash with detergent, rinse & dry. DO NOT WEAR CLOTH HATS! • DISPOSABLE: • If damaged, soiled or breathing becomes difficult leave the contaminated area & dispose of respirator. • RE-USABLE: • Change cartridges when breathing becomes restricted or according to manufacturers directions. • After use, remove & store cartridges in a sealed plastic bag. • Wash respirator with detergent, rinse & dry & store in a sealed plastic bag. CHEMICAL GOGGLES After use, wash with detergent, rinse & dry. DO NOT WEAR PERMEABLE OR SOFT CONTACT LENSES WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS! Look for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approval on mask and cartridges.
Protective Gear COVERALLS RUBBER APRON: • Wash long sleeved cotton coveralls daily. • Wash separately from all other laundry. • Inspect for leaks. • After use wash in detergent & water, rinse & dry. RUBBER BOOTS: RUBBER GLOVES • Inspect for leaks. • After use wash in detergent & water, rinse & dry. • Wear unlined rubber boots. • Choose gloves appropriate to the hazard you will encounter. • Inspect unlined, chemical resistant gloves for leaks. • After use wash in detergent & water, rinse & dry. DO NOT USE LEATHER BOOTS! DO NOT USE LEATHER OR CANVAS GLOVES!
Solvents Fuel, Degreaser, Paint, Paint thinner Protective Gear
Veterinary Drugs Vaccines, Antibiotics Accidental injections! Protective Gear
Veterinary Drugs Skin contact & accidental injection! Hormones (Prostaglandins) Protective Gear
Veterinary Drugs Dewormer Protective Gear
Cleaners & Sanitizers Hypochlorite (Bleach, Javex®) *Irritating gas release increases in hot water, releases chlorine gas, especially with acids. Dangerous gas released when mixed with formaldehyde!* Protective Gear
Cleaners & Sanitizers Phenols (Tek-Trol®, Prosovet®) * Irritating gas release increased in hot water.* Protective Gear
Cleaners & Sanitizers Quaternary Ammonia Compounds (Proquat®) Protective Gear
Cleaners & Sanitizers Persulphates(Virkon®) Protective Gear
Cleaners & Sanitizers Formaldehyde (Fumalyse®) *Increased irritating gas release with hot water.* Possible CANCER hazard. Protective Gear
Insecticides Organophosphates Fly bait (SNIP®), Fly spray (Vapona®) *Can lead to serious additive toxicity* Protective Gear
Insecticides Carbamates Fly bait (STARBAR®, STIMUKIL®, BLUE STREAK®, APACHE®) *Can lead to serious additive toxicity. Signs & symptoms: muscle weakness, dizziness, sweating, headache, salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, pin-point pupils with blurred vision, lack of coordination, muscle twitching, slurred speech.* Protective Gear
Rodenticides Coumarins & Inandiones Rat & Mouse bait (CONTRAC®, TOMCAT®) Protective Gear Beware of HANTIVIRUS exposure. Wear respirator in high risk areas!
REMEMBER….. Before eating, drinking, smoking or using the washroom WASH YOUR HANDSwith soap and water.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS POISON CONTROL CENTRE 1-866-454-1212 • SPILL REPORT CENTRE • Saskatchewan Environmental Safety • 1-800-667-7525 Chemical Manufacturers Emergency Number: See container label or Material Safety Data Sheet Take chemical container & label with you when seeking medical attention
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Prepared by: I.ARE.H phone: (306) 966-8286/fax: (306) 966-8799 http://iareh.usask.ca/