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Barn Safety - Manitoba Pork Council

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controlled product in the barn’s inventory. All staff must receive training in the MSDS<br />

and understand the need for any specialized equipment identified, including personal<br />

protective equipment (PPE). Employees must also be aware of first aid procedures to<br />

follow in case of accidental exposure.<br />

Class A- Compressed Gas<br />

• It is a gas kept under pressure.<br />

• Heat may cause the container to explode.<br />

• A drop or impact may cause the container to explode.<br />

Precautions:<br />

• Handle with care, do not drop!<br />

• Keep away from heat or potential sources of ignition<br />

• Store in a designated area<br />

Class B- Flammable and Combustible Material<br />

• Fire hazard<br />

• May burn at low temperature<br />

• Sparks, flame or friction could ignite it<br />

• Able to burst into flame spontaneously in air<br />

• May release a flammable gas in contact with water<br />

Precautions:<br />

• Keep the material away from heat sources and other combustible materials<br />

• Never smoke when working with or near the material<br />

• Store in a cool, fire-proof area.<br />

Class C- Oxidizing Material<br />

• This material is a fire or explosion risk near flammable or combustible materials<br />

• May burn skin or eyes on contact<br />

Precautions:<br />

• Keep the material away from combustible materials and sources of ignition<br />

• Store in designated areas<br />

• Never smoke when working near the material

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