Hazardous substances have
dangerous properties. A substance is
hazardous if has one or more of these properties:
When a supplier sells a
hazardous substance, it has to be labelled. If you use hazardous substances:
Keep
products in proper container.
Read
the label.
Make
sure labels don’t get damaged.
Keep
data sheets on file on board.
Clean
up spills quickly.
Stow
containers so they don’t get damaged.
Dispose
of containers and contents safely. Don’t pour into sea or drains and don’t burn
containers.
Store
in secure, dry, but ventilated stowage location.
Take great care with these products and only take
the bare minimum to sea!
The
suppliers of these products must provide you with data sheets detailing:
The type of hazard it is.
What type of harm it can cause.
When it is likely to happen.
How to prevent it happening.
How to, or how not to dispose of the product.
What other chemicals not to store with.
Remember to look at these!