HAZWOPER - Identifying Hazardous Materials - Video on DVD

Hazwoper - Identifying Hazardous Materials - Before we can begin to understand the identification of hazardous materials, we first need to look at the toxicology of potentially harmful chemicals and hazardous materials. The basic purpose of identifying hazardous materials is to educate the person who comes in contact with the material, so as to provide proper information and protection for that person's health and safety. 

Topics included in this safety video are: toxin, toxicity, Ingesting, absorption, breathing, toxic effects, Acute, Chronic, Latent, Irritant, lethal doses, lethal concentration, threshold limit values, and IDLH or Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health, TLV-TWA, TLV-STEL, TLVC or Threshold Limit Value Ceiling, specific types of hazards i.e. Air contaminants - gases, vapors, fumes, and particulates, acids and bases, basic safety tips and general precautions, MSDS and warning labels, written warnings, don't eat, drink, or smoke around chemicals, change your clothing, work area is well ventilated and wear appropriate protective clothing, clean up small spills, store acids from bases, add acid to water, solvents, injection, methods of identifying hazardous materials, Emergency Response Guidebook, Secure The Scene, Obtain Help, and Decide On Site Entry.

Runtime: 14 Min.

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