Manual Written Work Instructions
Provide clear instructions on the proper use of chemicals and PPE
Important Elements of a Work Instruction | |
Name (product identification) | ☐ |
Hazards identification | ☐ |
Safety measures and safe handling | ☐ |
Accidental release measures | ☐ |
First-aid | ☐ |
Appropriate disposal | ☐ |
Type 2: Work instructions on the safe use of protection equipment, machineries, etc.
A written instruction must be given in a simple and straightforward language so that the workers know how to behave during routine activities. They have to understand that disregarding the work instructions can result in accidents and serious injuries. The use of pictograms or drawings can facilitate the communication of the content.
Work instructions should be printed out and be placed in the company where they can easily be seen and read!
Work Instruction on the safe use of glutaraldehyde | |||
Ref. No.: | Department: | ||
Date: | Workplace/Operation: | ||
Responsible: | |||
1. NAME (PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION) | |||
1.5% AQUEOUS GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION (ACTIVATED) | |||
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |||
Routes of Entry: | Inhalation, skin, ingestion | ||
Effects of Overexposure: | |||
Eye: | Contact with eyes causes damage | ||
Skin: | Can cause irritation, sensitization or allergic contact dermatitis, avoid skin contact | ||
Inhale: | Vapors may be irritating and cause headache, chest discomfort, symptoms of bronchitis or asthma | ||
Ingest: | May cause nausea, vomit, and general systemic illness | ||
3. SAFETY MEASURES AND SAFE HANDLING | |||
Handling and Storage Precautions: | Use normal storage & handling requirements. Other precautions: None specified by manufacturer | ||
Respiratory Protection: | Routine: None required Emergency: Organic vapor cartridge mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. | ||
Ventilation: | Routine: Should be used in cover containers with tight fit lid. Use with standard room ventilated (air conditioning) with minimum of 10 air changes/hr (supply) | ||
Protective Gloves: | Routine: Natural latex, nitrile, butyl (other products equivalent) Caution: Don’t use neoprene rubber or vinyl as glutaraldehyde may rapidly permeate through material | ||
Eye Protection: | Routine: Safe glass (goggles) Emergency: Safe glass (goggles), face shield | ||
Other Protective Equipment: | Plastic apron Work hygienic practices: avoid contamination of food Emergency: gloves – listed above, protective clothing, rubber boots | ||
4. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |||
Spill Release Procedures: | |||
Large spills: | Use ammonium carbonate to “neutralize” glutaraldehyde odor. Collect liquid & discard it. | ||
Small spills: | Wipe with sponge or mop down area with equal mixture of household ammonia & water. Flush with large quantities of water. | ||
5. FIRST AID | |||
Eyes: | Flush thoroughly with water. Get medical attention. | ||
Skin: | Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists get medical attention. | ||
Inhale: | Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist get medical attention. | ||
Ingest: | Do not induce vomiting. Drink copious amounts of milk. Get medical attention. | ||
6. APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL | |||
Waste Disposal Methods: | Triple rinse empty container with water. Dispose in incinerator or landfill approved for pesticide containers. Discard solution with large quantity of water. | ||
Date: Prepared/Revised: Checked: Signature: Signature: |
Avoid any contact with outer side of gloves!