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Handling

of Hazardous Cargos In Tuticorin port

Properties of hazardous chemical

TOXICITY :

Ability of a chemical to cause internal or external injury on human body/system

ACUTE EFFECT CHRONIC EFFECT LOCAL EFFECT : : : Immediate effect Effect after prolonged exposure Effect confined to the affected part

SYSTEMIC EFFECT

Effect on one or more than one system of the body

List of Hazardous cargos handled in port

Furnace oil Naphtha Diesel/ Kerosene LPG. VCM Ammonia Suphuric acid Phosphoric ac id Sulphur Coal Copper concentrate

Classification of Chemicals
Class-1 : Explosive

Class-2
Class-3 Class-4 Class-5 Class-6 Class-7

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Gases - compressed
Flammable liquid Flammable solid Oxidising substance Poisonous, toxic, infectious substance Radio active substance

Class-8
Class-9

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Corrosive substances
Miscellaneous substance

Types of Hazards
Flammable Spontaneous combustion Toxic Poisonous

BASED ON THE REACTION ON HUMAN:

CORROSIVE:
The chemical capable of causing a visible destruction of living tissues by chemical action at the site of contact.

IRRITANT
tissues.

This causes reversible inflammation upon contact with the living

CORCINOGENS

That are known to produce cancer or have potential of causing cancer in humans.

Routes of exposure
Ingestion Inhalation Cutaneous

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Devices and equipment that provides a barrier between an employee and a hazardous environment

Labels
Labelling is part of hazard communication

Enables to know the hazards

Label supplies the information

Identity of chemical Health hazard Emergency instruction

Storage & handling.

PPE

Explosive Range
Gases and vapour are flammable within a range of concentration known as explosive range Lower explosive limit at concentration below the LEL, the mixture is too lean to sustain combustion upper explosive limit at concentration above the UEL, the mixture is too reach to sustain combustion

Explosive range of cargo

BUTANE PROPANE AMMONIA 1.8% 2.1% 16% 8.4% 9.5% 25%

NAPHTHA

1.1% 5.9%

Material safety data sheet

AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS) 0414 Molecular mass: 17.03 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE :ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. In case of fire in the surroundings all extinguishing agents allowed. EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! Inhalation Burning sensation. Cough. Skin Redness. Skin burns. Pain. Blisters. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. Cold-insulating gloves. Protective Eyes Redness. Pain. Severe deep Burns.Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. Ingestion Explosive limits, vol% in air: 15-28

 Head

protection

Eye

and face protection

Ear protection

Nose ( Respiratory) protection

Arm and hand protection

Foot and leg protection

Safe Work Practices

No smoking while handling Always wear proper PPE Always handle with care Avoid skin contact Wash hands prior to leaving work area