What should you do if you discover an unlabeled chemical container in the FC shop?

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What should you do if you discover an unlabeled chemical container in the FC shop?

When you find an unlabeled chemical container, the priority is safety through proper identification. Unknown contents pose unknown hazards, so you should not use the container. Tag it to indicate it’s unlabeled and report it to your supervisor right away. Then obtain the Chemical’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to learn its hazards, required PPE, first aid, and handling procedures. Only after you’ve identified the chemical and confirmed its labeling should you label it correctly and proceed with use. Using it without knowing what it is could expose you and others to toxic or reactive hazards. Disposing of it without warning or moving it to storage without proper identification can create dangerous situations or regulatory issues.

When you find an unlabeled chemical container, the priority is safety through proper identification. Unknown contents pose unknown hazards, so you should not use the container. Tag it to indicate it’s unlabeled and report it to your supervisor right away. Then obtain the Chemical’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to learn its hazards, required PPE, first aid, and handling procedures. Only after you’ve identified the chemical and confirmed its labeling should you label it correctly and proceed with use.

Using it without knowing what it is could expose you and others to toxic or reactive hazards. Disposing of it without warning or moving it to storage without proper identification can create dangerous situations or regulatory issues.

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