MAST

Safe Work Procedure

Division: Analysis By: Date:

Department: Supervisor: Frequency:

Job Title: Approved By: JSA Number:

Job Title: 77 Chemical Mixing and Handling Job Performed By:

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 Contamination Clean the area and utensils used for mixing.
mixing the chemicals.
2 Consult WHMIS guidelines and Inhalation Proper ventilation
recommendations for personal
protective equipment with
regard to the particular chemical
or chemical compound being
mixed.
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.
5 Fumes and chemical dust Proper ventilation
6 Adhere to WHMIS specifications Inhalation Wear mask or ventilator. Work in well-ventilated area. Clean spills
particular to the chemical(s) immediately to reduce powder residues.
being mixed.
7 Splashing Wear rubber gloves and water-resistant apron/clothing.
8 Spills Follow WHMIS specifications for the chemicals being mixed.
9 Skin irritation and chemical burns Flush area immediately with plenty of running water. Consult a
physician.
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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.
12 Store chemicals properly 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 Label containers clearly and apply approved chemical identification
chemicals safety labels.
16 Clean area and dispose of any Inhalation of dried chemical residue Wash area down with plenty of clean water.
waste or chemical residue.
17 Residual waste (rubber gloves, towels, Dispose of according to WHMIS specifications.
packaging)
18 Wash up Ingestion of chemicals Wash hands with soap under plenty of running water.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE: REMARKS:

Approval Signature: Date:

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