| Safety Precautions for Handling of Chemicals and Glassware |
| 1.0 OBJECTIVE To lay down the procedure for describing the steps to be followed for safety precaution for handling of chemicals and glassware. 2.0 SCOPE This procedure is applicable for describing the steps to be followed for safety precaution for handling of chemicals and glassware in Quality control department. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITY QC – Officers/Executive 4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY Head-QC 5.0 PROCEDURE 5.1 Read the label before opening the container 5.2 Consider the hazardous including violent reactions between chemicals and use appropriate protective safety equipment. 5.3 Use fuming hood for opening of acids, poisonous and toxic chemicals. 5.4 Do not pipette chemicals by mouth. Use rubber bulbs. 5.5 Take care while extracting and using hazardous chemicals and use nose mask that reduce the risk of inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin, eyes and clothing. 5.6 Avoid using contaminated apparatus and instruments. 5.7 Close containers tightly after use. 5.8 Wash hands thoroughly with water after handling the chemicals. 5.9 Do not handle toxic and poisonous chemicals if there is a cut or open wound on the skin. 5.10 Deal with spillage using precautions and method appropriate to the hazardous chemicals. 5.11 Use tongs or asbestos gloves to remove all glassware from heat. Hot glass can cause severe burns. 5.12 Protective gloves, aprons, masks and goggles are worn as safety against chemicals accidents, spillage or splattering. 5.13 Person involved in handling acids, poisonous and toxic chemicals should put on safety ware (Goggles, Gloves and Masks) as required for materials to be handled. 5.14 Do not taste chemicals for identification. 5.15 Do not use damaged glassware for analysis. 5.16 Never leave vessels unattended when evaporation work is carried out. The vessel may crack or explode as ‘dryness’ condition is approached, if the heat source is not adjusted correctly in quality control lab. 5.17 First aid and medical attention: 5.18 In case of minor cuts and ordinary burns use the first aid facility. 5.19 In case of chemical burns give sufficient water wash to the affected part. 5.20 Give sufficient eyewash with water in case of splattering of chemicals or solvents in the eyes. 5.21 If affected by chemicals, seek medical attention immediately and use appropriate first aid till attention is available. |
