Do's and Don'ts When Handling Hazardous Materials

Please DO:

• Purchase alternative, non-toxic household cleaning products.
• Purchase and use latex paint instead of oil-based paint whenever possible.
• Store different types of hazardous materials separately from each other.
• Follow recommended uses and precautions on labels.
• Keep children and pets away from hazardous materials.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Wear protective eye glasses, gloves and clothing when handling hazardous materials.
• Recycle used motor oil, if possible.
• Recycle car batteries and antifreeze.

Please DON'T:

• Mix hazardous materials together.
• Flush hazardous wastes down the toilet.
• Pour hazardous wastes down household drains, storm drains, or on the ground.
• Bury wastes in your yard.
• Purchase hazardous products when there is a non-hazardous alternative.
• Purchase larger quantities of hazardous products than you will use.
• Exceed recommended amounts of applications of any hazardous material.

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Working with Hazardous Materials

Forklift operators transport chemicals daily. Forklifts are used in chemical manufacturing plants as well as other hazardous locations. Accidents and spills occur. Workers need to be aware of these hazards and how to avoid exposures. All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must prepare and implement a written hazard communication program, and ensure that all containers are labeled, employees are provided access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and an effective training program is conducted for all potentially exposed employees.

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Increased public awareness and Federal and State regulations are resulting in the removal of hazardous materials from buildings, facilities, and the environment to prevent further contamination of natural resources and to promote public health and safety. Hazardous materials removal workers identify, remove, package, transport, and dispose of various hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, and radioactive and nuclear materials. They also respond to emergencies where harmful substances are present. The removal of hazardous materials, or "hazmats," from public places and the environment also is called abatement, remediation, and decontamination.

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