Barn Safety - Manitoba Pork Council
Barn Safety - Manitoba Pork Council
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