Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Safety

Safe Handling of

Hazardous Materials and

Environmental Safety

2017 JHS Annual Mandatory Education

Objectives

? Understand the requirements of applicable JHS Administrative

policies related to hazardous materials and waste

? Be able to describe and identify risks associated with hazardous

materials

? Be able to identify risks within the environment

? Be able to respond appropriately to indoor air quality (IAQ)

concerns

? Be aware of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety

? Be able to explain general spill response procedures

Hazardous Materials/Toxic Substances

Communication

? The main objectives of JHS Administrative Policies #¡¯s 229 &

263 are to ensure employees are educated and trained on the

hazardous products that exist in their respective work areas,

along with precautionary measures and emergency response

procedures

? For those departments with employees that handle hazardous

drugs, as defined by JHS Administrative Policy #400.034,

separate and distinct training modules are required/available for

addressing special procedures before an individual prepares,

administers, disposes, or manages spills of those agents

As a PHT/JHS Employee You Have a

Right to Know

? What hazardous products and chemicals you work with

? The nature and effects of exposure to hazardous substances in

the work place

? How to protect yourself from hazards

? The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear

? How to appropriately use PPE

? The limitations of the PPE

? How to respond to a spill or exposure

Physical Hazards You May Face

?

?

?

Flammable liquids or solids

Combustible liquids

Compressed gases

¨C As a projectile

¨C As a fire hazard

?

?

?

?

Explosive materials

Highly reactive or unstable

materials

Water reactive materials

Toxic/Hazardous drugs

(chemotherapy, etc.)

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