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Document ID (ISN)57770
CIS number 92-424
ISBN(s) 0-660-13806-9
Year 1990
Convention or series no. CCOHS P91-4E
Author(s) Callaghan J.M., Cooper D.M.
Title The material safety data sheet - A practical guide to first aid
Bibliographic information Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1990. 20p. Illus. CAD 25.00 (Canada); USD 30.00 (USA); USD 35.00 (elsewhere).
Abstract A system for preparing and evaluating first aid recommendations for chemical exposures in the workplace is presented. How to write the first aid section of an MSDS is described, along with the reasoning behind the specific recommendations. A step-by-step system for selecting the appropriate recommendations for each route of exposure is presented. Sample decision trees are depicted and exceptions to decision trees are listed. Examples of applications and an explanation of terminology are included. A basic understanding of chemicals and their effects is required.
Descriptors (primary) dangerous substances; Canada; training material; data sheet; first aid
Descriptors (secondary) routes of entry; exposure; description of technique; training manuals
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceCanada
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) OSH training
First aid and emergency organization