MAST

Safe Work Procedure

Division: Analysis By: Date:

Department: Supervisor: Frequency:

Job Title: Approved By: JSA Number:

Job Title: 77 Chemical Mixing and Job Performed By:

Handling

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 Contamination Clean the area and utensils used for mixing.
for mixing the chemicals.
2 Consult WHMIS guidelines Inhalation Proper ventilation
and 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 Inhalation Wear mask or ventilator. Work in well-ventilated area. Clean
specifications particular to spills immediately to reduce powder residues.
the chemical(s) being mixed.
7 Splashing Wear rubber gloves and water-resistant apron/clothing.
8 Spills Follow WHMIS specifications for the chemicals being mixed.

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9 Skin irritation and chemical burns Flush area immediately with plenty of running water. Consult
a physician.
10 Eye irritation and burns Flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a
physician.
11 Contamination of chemicals being Clean area completely prior to and after mixing. Use clean,
mixed 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
chemicals identification safety labels.
16 Clean area and dispose of Inhalation of dried chemical residue Wash area down with plenty of clean water.
any waste or chemical
residue.
17 Residual waste (rubber gloves, Dispose of according to WHMIS specifications.
towels, 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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