MAST
Safe Work Procedure
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Job Title:
77 Chemical Mixing and Handling
Date:
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REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Goggles, rubber gloves, mask-ventilator to cover nose-mouth area, water resistant apron or
protective clothing
GENERAL NOTES: The following should be available: eye wash station, adequate ventilation, washing facilities
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS:
Step
Description
Hazard
Controls
1
Prepare the area to be used for
mixing the chemicals.
Contamination
Clean the area and utensils used for mixing.
2
Consult WHMIS guidelines and
recommendations for personal
protective equipment with
regard to the particular chemical
or chemical compound being
mixed.
Inhalation
Proper ventilation
3
Skin irritation or burns
Wear gloves and water resistant apron or clothing
4
Eye irritation or burns
Wear goggles. Easy access to eye wash station.
Fumes and chemical dust
Proper ventilation
Inhalation
Wear mask or ventilator. Work in well-ventilated area. Clean spills
immediately to reduce powder residues.
7
Splashing
Wear rubber gloves and water-resistant apron/clothing.
8
Spills
Follow WHMIS specifications for the chemicals being mixed.
5
6
Adhere to WHMIS specifications
particular to the chemical(s)
being mixed.
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9
Skin irritation and chemical burns
Flush area immediately with plenty of running water. Consult a
physician.
10
Eye irritation and burns
Flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
11
Contamination of chemicals being mixed
Clean area completely prior to and after mixing. Use clean,
uncontaminated instruments for mixing. Clean up according to
WHMIS specifications.
Contamination
Store in clean containers according to WHMIS specifications.
13
Spills
Follow WHMIS specifications for clean-up. Store chemicals in storage
containers as recommended by WHMIS information.
14
Leaks, pollution
Follow WHMIS specifications for clean-up and prevention.
15
Improper identification of mixed
chemicals
Label containers clearly and apply approved chemical identification
safety labels.
Inhalation of dried chemical residue
Wash area down with plenty of clean water.
Residual waste (rubber gloves, towels,
packaging)
Dispose of according to WHMIS specifications.
Ingestion of chemicals
Wash hands with soap under plenty of running water.
12
16
Store chemicals properly
Clean area and dispose of any
waste or chemical residue.
17
18
Wash up
AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:
ID NUMBER:
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
REMARKS:
JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:
DATE:
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