TOOLBOX TALK

TALK NO: 18 DATE:

SUBJECT: Hazardous substances SITE:
PRESENTED BY:
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE:

DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAZARDOUS AND

FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES ARE BEING
USED ON YOUR SITE?

Examples of Hazardous Substances:

- Epoxy
- Tile adhesive
- Cement
- Petrol and diesel

Remember!!!!!
1. Read the label and know the safety
precautions.
2. Know the fire precautions.
3. Know what first aid precautions must be
taken if inhaled, swallowed, exposure to
skin or eyes.
4. Make sure the store is well ventilated.
5. Make sure the warning signs are posted
no smoking and no open flame.
6. Make sure the HAZCHEM data sheets are
in the store and available at the first aid
station.
7. Make sure the first aid attendant knows
what treatment is necessary for each
hazardous substance in use on site.
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