Hazard Communication
Where chemical hazard information should appear
On the label of the container
MSDS must provide the identity of this substance
Flammable liquid
This term is used to describe the necessary temporary assistance an injured person needs until professional medical care can be provided
First aid
This is the most common heat-related illness
Heat exhaustion
Every chemical used in the workplace has this form with it
MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet (also shortened to SDS)
The MSDS must list the name, address, and phone number of whom?
The chemical supplier
The temperature at which vapors can ignite when there is a spark, flame, or static electricity
Flash point
The three primary goals of first aid are to preserve life, prevent further injury, and this...
Promote recovery
This is a symptom of heat exhaustion
Irritability
Heavy sweating
Dizziness
Thirst
This organization communicates the hazard standards
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The MSDS must list these two characteristics of the chemical
Physical and chemical
Most flammable liquids are _______, that is, they evaporate quickly and reach a concentration in the air that could lead to explosion
Volatile
If an accident has occurred, the first action to take is this
Assess the scene
This is more dangerous than heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
These types of products or containers are exempt from the hazard standard
Consumer products and sealed containers
What should you do if/when the MSDS is not nearby the chemical?
Ask your supervisor to obtain a copy
To work safely with flammables, you need to control these three potential hazards
Temperature, concentration of vapor, and ignition sources
Once the scene is deemed safe, you may approach the injured person and do this
Look for the cause of injury
The first step to relieving heat exhaustion is this
Move the person to a cooler place
This workplace group is responsible for ensuring all hazard labels are readable
Your employer
These items must be worn when handling hazmat chemicals
PPE - personal protective equipment
No more than this many gallons of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in any one storage cabinet
25-gallons
When assessing an injury, it is important that you do not do this
Move the injured person
There are two types of heat stroke; name them
Classic and exertional