Identify potential chemicals hazards in the workplace

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Objectives

• Identify potential chemicals hazards in the
  workplace
• Understand how to protect yourself
• Know what to do in case of chemical exposure

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Hazardous Chemical Safety

• For cleaning and sanitation, chemicals are a
  necessity of the job in the restaurant industry.
  Be careful , improper use can can lead to injury
  or even death.
• There are several steps restaurant employees can
  take to reduce the risks involved when working
  with hazardous chemicals.

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Potential Chemical Hazards

• Soaps and detergents
• Skin burns
• Corrosive irritation to eyes, respiratory tract
  and skin
• Can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe
• Irritated and broken skin can become more easily
  infected

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Potential Chemical Hazards

• Chlorine, used as a disinfectant in dishwashing
  and ammonia, commonly used as a cleaning agent
• Burns
• Skin allergy
• Can cause respiratory, skin, nose and eye
  irritation and even death if combined
• Gas is severe irritant

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Potential Chemical Hazards

• Degreasers and solvents
• Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation
• Headaches, nausea and dizziness
• Caustic chemicals found in oven and drain
  cleaners
• Can result skin burns
• Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation
• Dermatitis from repeated contact

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Potential Chemical Hazards

• Insecticides used for pest control in restaurants
• Can cause respiratory, eye, and skin irritation,
  as well as possible death if ingested
• Latex gloves
• Can cause allergic reaction in some workers
• CO2 used to put fizz in fountain drinks is an
  odorless and colorless gas
• Can cause death if inhaled

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How to Protect Yourself

• Ask your supervisor about any health effects
  associated with the products you use
• Assume all chemicals are hazardous
• Read the labels for proper use instructions for
  the chemicals you work with
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be made
  available for the chemicals in your workplace.
  Ask for, read and follow the recommendations they
  provide.

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How to Protect Yourself

• Dilute chemicals to recommended concentrations
  and always label containers
• Never assume an unlabeled container is harmless
• Ensure that there is good ventilation in areas
  where the chemicals are used
• Never combine chemicals
• Always use personal protective equipment, such as
  gloves, goggles or splash aprons

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How to Protect Yourself

• Avoid wearing latex gloves if you have been
  diagnosed with a latex allergy
• Disposable gloves are available in a variety of
  materials
• After removing gloves, wash your hands and dry
  them thoroughly
• Wash your hands and face frequently when handling
  chemicals

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How to Protect Yourself

• Use lower shelves to store chemicals to avoid the
  risk of spills
• Store non-compatible chemicals separately, such
  as chlorine and ammonia
• Know the location of emergency eye wash stations,
  fire extinguishers and first aid kits
• Immediately report any damage to CO2 tanks to
  management
• NEVER work with chemicals until properly trained

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• What to look for on the MSDS sheet

Check for health hazards and First Aid procedures
Check for recommended personal protective
equipment and precautions
Check for recommended procedures if a spill
occurs and potential fire and explosion hazards
Check for possible reaction to other chemicals
and products
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First Aid

• Know the emergency procedures for every chemical
  you use
• If a chemical accident occurs
• Immediately check and follow the First Aid
  requirements on the MSDS sheet
• For a chemical burn on the skin
• Remove the cause of the burn by rinsing the
  affected area under cool water for 20 minutes or
  more
• Remove contaminated jewelry or clothing
• Call emergency services

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First Aid

• Immediate treatment for a chemical eye burn
• Flush the eye(s) with water for 15-30 minutes
• Do not bandage the eye
• Call emergency services
• Immediately report to your supervisor and call
  emergency services if you experience the
  following signs of potential CO2 poisoning
• Headache
• Confusion
• Lethargy

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Incident Reporting
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Incident Reporting

• If you are injured, what should you do?
• Report to your Supervisor or Manager
• Complete an Incident Report (IR) immediately
• Explain fully who, what, where, when, how, why
• Give Incident Report to Supervisor or Manager
• Understand procedures for workers compensation
  medical practices at your workplace

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Summary

• Potential chemical hazards in the workplace
• Skin irritations
• Infections
• Burns
• Respiratory harm
• Latex allergies
• CO2 poisoning

• Chemical safety tips are
• Always assume chemicals are hazardous
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Never combine chemicals
• Know the hazards and safety precautions of every
  chemical in your workplace

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