Chemical safety signs

In our everyday, we use chemicals for a variety of our jobs. This includes work at office work and also household work as well. Even when it comes to bathroom cleaning or polishing our kitchen tiles we are using chemicals. This is the reason that one realizes that as we come in contact with chemicals so often, we need to safely use chemicals. Also one set of chemicals need to be put to use for a particular task only and we should never take the liberty of using it for other purposes.

Need for Chemical Safety Signs

When using a particular chemical there are a particular set of instructions that we need to follow. These may be in terms of handling, storing or using the chemicals, care has to be taken to protect oneself. Many times some side effects may happen due to some reaction with a chemical, thus it becomes essential that we tale precaution all the while.

Chemicals can be very reactive at times and need to be stored in particular types of containers. Proper storage is one of the key elements towards safe handling of chemicals. This can lead to an unwanted reaction at times, thus there is always a particular reason for a chemical to be in a particular material of a container. On the container a label must be pasted that this particular chemical has corrosive properties; this is very essential when the chemical is being taken out to be put in another container. This is very critical towards the safety of the people dealing with the chemical.

Improper labeling can also lead to life threatening accidents. The label should very clearly mention the contents of the container and the concentration levels for the same, and it should talk about the first aid steps in case an accident has occurred.

Also clear instructions need to be given as to the storage steps to be taken for the chemical keeping in mind the climatic conditions of a place, as there could be reactions in case of temperature changes. The entire exercise is solely based in providing safety to the lives of the people working in the area.

Chemical Safety Signs

Chemical safety signs are some of the best ways to alert your employees and visitors about the potential hazards at the workplace. These signs also help reinforce safe handling procedures. In fact, chemical hazard signs are the only defense against chemical accidents.

• Post clear and bold Chemical Hazard Signs at your workplace.

• The Chemical Hazard Communication Rule requires you, as the employer, to inform and train your employees about hazardous chemicals in your workplace.

Chemical Identification Signs

Make sure that your hazardous chemical storage areas are marked with a chemical identification sign.

Signs are laminated for durability and superior chemical resistance.

See also

• NFPA 704
• Hazard symbol

References

External links

• Compliance Guide from NCEC
• Hazchem Guide from NCEC