Chemical Hazards: A Swine Workers Guide

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Chemical Hazards A Swine Workers Guide
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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

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PRECAUTIONARY SYMBOLS
HAZARDSYMBOLS
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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Point of Entry
Inhalation
Dermal
Ingestion
Ocular
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Solvents
Fuel, Degreaser, Paint, Paint thinner
Protective Gear
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Veterinary Drugs

• Vaccines, Antibiotics
• Accidental injections!

Protective Gear
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Veterinary Drugs

• Hormones (Prostaglandins)

Skin contact accidental injection!
Protective Gear
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Veterinary Drugs
Dewormer

Protective Gear
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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
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Cleaners Sanitizers

• Phenols (Tek-Trol, Prosovet)

Irritating gas release increased in hot water.
Protective Gear
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Cleaners Sanitizers

• Quaternary Ammonia Compounds (Proquat)

Protective Gear
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Cleaners Sanitizers
Persulphates (Virkon)
Protective Gear
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Cleaners Sanitizers

• Formaldehyde (Fumalyse)

Increased irritating gas release with hot
water. Possible CANCER hazard.
Protective Gear
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Insecticides
Organophosphates Fly bait (SNIP), Fly spray
(Vapona)

• Can lead to serious additive toxicity

Protective Gear
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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
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Rodenticides
Coumarins Inandiones Rat Mouse bait
(CONTRAC, TOMCAT)
Protective Gear
Beware of HANTIVIRUS exposure. Wear respirator in
high risk areas!

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DISPOSAL
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REMEMBER..

• Before eating, drinking, smoking or using the
  washroom
• WASH YOUR HANDS with soap and water.

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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
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References
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References
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References
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References

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Prepared by
I.ARE.H phone [phone]/fax [phone]
http//iareh.usask.ca/