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Content

 Chemical storage, handling international standards.

 VOC’s Abbreviation, and what it’s about.

 Banned chemicals in Pakistan, Europe, and America.

 CMR Chemicals, hazardous properties, and

precautions.

 PPE Abbreviation? PPE management plan.

 Responsibilities of Chemical Engineer in HSE.

Chemical storage and handling international standards:

 ISO 91:2017 Petroleum and related products —

Temperature and pressure volume correction factors
(petroleum measurement tables) and standard
reference conditions
 ISO 105-F03:2001 Part F03: Handling and storage of
polyamide adjacent fabric
 ISO 105-F04:2001 Part F04: Handling and storage of
polyester adjacent fabric
 ISO 105-F05:2001 Part F05: Handling and storage of
acrylic adjacent fabric
 ISO 105-F06:2000 Part F06: Specification for silk
adjacent fabric
 ISO 105-N01:1993 Part N01: Colour fastness,
handling and storage of bleaching: Hypochlorite
 ISO 105-N02:1993 Part N02: Colour fastness to
bleaching, handling and storage of Peroxide
 ISO 105-N03:1993 Part N03: Colour fastness to
bleaching, handling and storage of Sodium chlorite
(mild)
 ISO 105-N04:1993 Part N04: Colour fastness to
bleaching, handling and storage of Sodium chlorite
(severe)
 ISO 105-S02:1993 Part S02: Colour fastness to
vulcanization, handling and storage of Sulfur
monochloride
 ISO 105-X01:1993 Part X01: Colour fastness to
carbonizing, handling and storage of Aluminium
chloride
 ISO 105-X02:1993 Part X02: Colour fastness to
carbonizing, handling and storage of Sulfuric acid
 ISO 105-X06:1994 Part X06: Colour fastness,
handling and storage of soda boiling
 ISO 105-X09:1993 Part X09: Colour fastness,
handling and storage of formaldehyde
 ISO 105-X14:1994 Part X14: Colour fastness to acid
chlorination, handling and storage of of wool: Sodium
dichloroisocyanurate
 NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code, 2020 edition
for sulfuric acid storage and handling.
 NACE SP0273-2016 Handling and Proper Usage of
Inhibited Oilfield Acids
 CGA G-14-2017 Nitrogen Trifluoride - 3rd Edition
 CGA G-15-2018 Fluorine and Fluorine Mixtures with
Inert Gases - Second Edition
 CGA G-6.4-2015 Safe Transfer of Liquefied Carbon
Dioxide in Insulated Cargo Tanks, Tank Cars, and
Portable Containers - Fourth Edition
 CGA G-6.8-2016 Transfilling and Safe Handling of
Small Carbon Dioxide Cylinders
 CGA G-6-2009 Carbon Dioxide Includes the physical
and chemical properties, physiology, toxicity, special
hazards, production, regulations, storage, handling,
and applications of carbon dioxide.
 CGA P-9 (fifth edition) The Inert Gases: Argon,
Nitrogen, and Helium
 CGA P-1-2015 Standard for Safe Handling of
Compressed Gases in Containers - 12th Edition
 CGA P-12-2017 Safe Handling of Cryogenic Liquids -
Sixth Edition
 CGA G-5-2017 Hydrogen - 8th Edition This
publication provides information on the physical and
chemical properties of hydrogen and proper handling
and use
 CGA G-12-2018 Hydrogen Sulfide - 5th Edition. This
publication provides information regarding the
properties, manufacture, shipping, storage, handling,
and use of hydrogen sulfide.
 1910.102(a) Cylinders. Employers must ensure that
the in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and use of
 acetylene in cylinders comply with the provisions of
CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene")
(incorporated by reference, see § 1910.6).
 1910.103(a)(1) Gaseous hydrogen system is one in
which the hydrogen is delivered, stored and
discharged in the gaseous form to consumer's piping.
The system includes stationary or movable
containers, pressure regulators, safety relief devices,
manifolds, interconnecting piping and controls
 1910.110 subpart H OSHA- Storage and handling of
liquefied petroleum gases.
 1910.111 - Storage and handling of anhydrous
ammonia. 1910.111(a)(1)(i) This standard is intended
to apply to the design, construction, location,
installation, and operation of anhydrous ammonia
systems including refrigerated ammonia storage
systems.
 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Safe use, storage
and cleanup of chemicals.
VOC’s abbreviation and what it’s about

It stands for “Volatile organic compounds are

compounds”.
Definition:
Volatile organic compounds are compounds
that have a high vapor pressure and low water
solubility. Volatile organic emission is found in many
common household items, and they vaporize at room
temperature.

 They can be toxic, harmful to the environment and

flammable.
 These organic chemicals are substances made up of
carbon and other elements.
 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as
gases from certain solids or liquids.
 VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which
may have short- and long-term adverse health
effects.
  Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently
higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than
outdoors. 
 VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products
numbering in the thousands.
 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals
that both vaporize into air and dissolve in water.
 VOCs also are used in dry cleaning, in
refrigeration units, and in the degreasing of
equipment and home septic systems.
 VOCs are present in some personal care products
such as perfumes, deodorants, insect repellents,
skin lotions, and pharmaceuticals.
 VOCs also have been applied as fumigants in
agriculture and in households to control insects,
worms, and other pests.

Example:

 Paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning

supplies, pesticides, building materials and
furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and
printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy
paper, graphics and craft materials including glues
and adhesives, permanent markers, and
photographic solutions.

Source:
 Paints, paint strippers and other solvents
  Wood preservatives
 Aerosol sprays
 Cleansers and disinfectants
 Moth repellents and air fresheners
 Stored fuels and automotive products
 Hobby supplies
 Dry-cleaned clothing
 Pesticide Other products, including:
 Building materials and furnishings

Effects:
Among the immediate symptoms that some people have
experienced soon after exposure to some organics
include:
 Eye and respiratory tract irritation
 Headaches
 Dizziness
 Visual disorders and memory impairment

The Study of Volatile Organic Plant Compounds

Not all the volatile components are created equally:
 Some of them are less reactive.
 Some of them are more reactive.

List of VOC:

 Acetone
 Butanal
 Carbon Disulfide
 Ethanol
 Alcohol
 Formaldehyde
 Methylene Chloride
 Acetylene
 Glycol
 Ester
 Benzene

List of banned chemicals in Pakistan, Europe, America

In Pakistan:

Sr no Chemicals
1
p, p'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
CASRN 50-29-3
2 Monosodium glutamate (MSG) 205-538-1

MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (E 621)

3 A13602 o-Toluidine, 2-Methylaniline (o-
Toluidine) 95-53-4
4 Acetic anhydride 2915.2400
5 N -Aceylanthranilic acid 2924.2300
6 Formic Acid 2915.1100
7 Diphosphorus pentaoxide 2809.1000
8 Sulphonitric acids 2808.0090
9 Arsenic trichloride 2812.1910
10 Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide 2817.0000

In America:
Sr no Chemicals
1 Benzene 71-43-2
2 (2-Ethylhexanoato-O) (isononanoato-O)nickel
84852-39-1
3 (3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)
trimethylammonium chloride
4 (4-Nonylphenoxy ) acetic acid 3115-49-9
5 1-Bromo-3-chloropropane109-70-6
6 1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene100-00-5
7 Methyl chloride 74-87-3
 8 Vinyl chloride 75-01-4
9 1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0
10 1-Butanol 71-36-3

In Europe:
Sr no Chemicals
1 Titanium dioxide (E171)
2 Potassium bromate E924
3 Polychlorinated biphenyls E101
4 Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) E321
5 Chloroform200-663-8
6 Ethylene dichloride (1,2-dichloroethane) 203-
458-1
7 1,1,1-Trichloroethane200-756-3
8 Carbon tetrachloride 200-262-8
9 4-nitrobiphenyl 202-204-7
10 Monomethyl-dibromo-diphenyl methane;
Trade name: DBBT402-210-1
What are CMR chemicals?

Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic chemicals,

abbreviated as CMR chemicals, make up the first and
most toxic category of the toxicity classes into which
hazardous chemicals can be subdivided, according to EU
legislation.

 Carcinogenic stands for chemical substances having

the potential to cause cancer.
 Mutagenic stands for chemical substances causing a
mutation (a change in the DNA of a cell). DNA
changes caused by mutagens may harm cells and may
result in serious diseases
 Reprotoxic stands for chemical substances which may
affect sexual function and fertility of adults, as well as
causing developmental toxicity in the offspring. 
Categorizing criteria for CMR substances are as follows:
 Catego Criteria
ry
1 carcinogenic, mutagenic or Reprotoxic to
humans
2A probably carcinogenic, mutagenic or
Reprotoxic to humans
 2B possibly, carcinogenic, mutagenic or Reprotoxic
to humans
3 not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity,
mutagenicity or reproductive toxicity to
humans
4 probably not carcinogenic, mutagenic or
Reprotoxic to humans

Examples of exposure to carcinogens in different sectors of

activity:

Carcino Sector Job Comments

gen concerned concerned

Arsenic Refining Metallurgis

oxides metallurgy and t steel mill
non-ferrous worker -
metal smelting

Benzene Refinery Operator, Pure or in

maintenanc hydrocarbon
e worker mixtures

Garage Mechanic Exposure to

petrol
(vapours and
skin contact)
 Fuel transport Road Exposure to
tanker petrol vapours
driver (fuel transfer)

List of CMRs Chemicals:

Prevention and control measures of CMR’s
Elimination and substitution
Elimination is the most effective measure to avoid
exposure to CMRs. This can be achieved by changing the
technology or the characteristics of the final product that
will make the use of CMR unnecessary.
Substitution means replacing the CMR with safer
substance(s). Such measures should not induce
unacceptable risks for other hazards.
Engineering controls
Engineering controls like process (re)design,
isolation/enclosure of the source of CMR emissions and
local/general ventilation should be used to control risks
when CMR hazards could not be eliminated. It is
generally easier to implement engineering controls in the
planning phase of the working process.
Local exhaust ventilation (like hoods or flexible pipes
exhausters) and general ventilation contribute to collective
protection.
Administrative controls
Administrative control measures may be used to
complement engineering controls for reducing exposure
level. These measures help reduce the time of exposure
and the number of persons exposed. Employers must have
an updated list of workers undertaking activities that
carry a risk to their health and safety in terms of exposure
to CMRs.
Other measures
Employers must take appropriate steps to ensure that
workers and/or their representatives receive sufficient and
suitable training about:
 Potential and additional health risks (like smoking);
 Precautions for preventing exposure, including safe
handling and storage of chemicals and wastes;
 Hygiene requirements;
 Protective equipment;
 Measures to be taken in the event of an accident;
 Emergency procedures.
 Training of workers who are or may be exposed to
CMRs needs not only to communicate hazards and good
practices, but also to raise awareness for risks that are
visible only after a long period of exposure

Pictogram:

Exposure and hazardous properties of CMR’s

Prevention of Exposure:

In the first instance, as with all hazardous substances,

exposure to a carcinogen should be prevented by using a
safer alternative where one is available, and its use is
reasonably practicable. Carcinogenic, toxic and other
properties of chemical substitutes should be established
and taken into account when considering alternatives.

When undertaking any synthetic research, synthetic

routes should be chosen to avoid the use of carcinogenic
starting materials and to avoid, as far as possible, the
formation of by-products, intermediates, wastes or
residual contaminants consisting of or containing
carcinogenic substances.

Control of Exposure:

Where the use of a safer alternative substance is not

practicable, or one does not exist, then exposure must be
adequately controlled to as low a level as is reasonably
practicable. This is particularly relevant as the level of
exposure affects only the probability of cancers occurring
and not the severity of the disease. However, the
precautions required to be taken will be determined by the
extent of risk and the scope for minimizing that risk.

It should be noted that many substances that are known to

be carcinogenic are also likely to present additional
hazards, such as acute toxicity, which will also need to be
controlled. Measures adequate to control toxicity however,
may not provide adequate control against cancer

Principles of safe chemical practice, all the following must

be applied:
A.Carcinogenic materials must be stored in closed
containers that are clearly labelled and marked with
visible hazard warning signs. All containers must be
kept segregated from other chemicals where possible
in a lockable, preferably ventilated, cupboard fitted
with trays to contain spillage and clearly labelled
‘CMR’s’. Access to these must be restricted to
designated members of staff, and the amounts of
CMR material kept to a minimum.
B.A register of the use and location of CMR class 1a
and class 1b within Faculties should also be
maintained and updated regularly (annually, it may
be prudent to use the general laboratory inventory
process).

C.Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted

where there is a risk of contamination from a CMR
substance, and in any case, the consumption of food
and drink is forbidden in laboratories.

D.CMR materials that are stored in glass containers

may only be transported within robust, secondary
containers large enough to contain any spills arising
from breakage.

E.Exposure to a CMR substance should be controlled

by total containment of the substance or process.
Whilst this is unlikely to be possible in a research
 environment, the use of glove boxes etc. must be
employed if reasonably practicable, particularly
where a CMR substance presents a dust or vapour
inhalation hazard.

F. Where total containment of a CMR substance or

process is not possible, CMR substances should be
used within a fume cupboard of good quality and
high efficiency where practicable.

G. Prior to commencing work with a CMR

material, as with any hazardous material, a thorough
risk assessment must be undertaken. Consideration
must be given to:

• whether the substance can be eliminated i.e.,

whether the work can be done in some other way
• whether the substance can be substituted by a non-
or less hazardous substance
• the type of hazard (gas, fume, dust etc.)
UNN/H&S/SP/002 Safe Use of CMR 22/08/2016 10
• the route by which the particular substance(s) can
enter the body, be it by inhalation, ingestion or
penetration of the skin, mucosal surfaces or eyes
• level of exposure
• operating and maintenance instructions and
procedures (where applicable)
• maintenance and emergency procedures.
PPE abbreviation and Management plan

PPE stands for personal protective equipment.

PPE Definition: The official PPE definition from the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
states that personal protective equipment is any
equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that
cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Examples of safety hazards include the following:

  Contact precautions and droplet precautions -
infectious substances
 Chemical hazards – acids, caustics
 Puncture hazards – nails, sharp ends
 Flame and heat hazards – heat and flash fires
 Mechanical hazards – cut hazards
 Electrical hazards - electricity and arc flash
 Dust hazards – combustion
 Impact hazards – flying debris

PPE management plan

Purpose

The Personal Protective Equipment Plan provides

direction to managers, supervisors, and employees about
their responsibilities in the selection, use, care and disposal
of personal protective equipment as detailed in OAR 437,
Division 2/I, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibility and accountability

Managers
Managers are responsible to ensure supervisors or
qualified employees with knowledge of tasks conduct
worksite/task analyses to identify hazardous conditions
that may or may not be eliminated through engineering or
administrative controls. In those tasks that expose
employees to hazardous conditions which cannot be
eliminated through engineering or administrative controls,
managers will implement and monitor this plan to ensure
area supervisors are properly trained, supervising and
enforcing PPE safety rules.
 Supervisors

Supervisors are responsible, if directed, to carry out the

provisions of this plan. They will:

1. Conduct worksite/task analysis initially and as needed

to assess the need for personal protective equipment.
Sources of hazards include:

a. Hazards from impact/motion, high/low temperatures,

chemicals, materials, radiation, falling objects, sharp
objects, rolling or pinching objects, electrical hazards, and
workplace layout.

2. Certify in writing the tasks evaluated, hazards found,

and actions recommended: Engineering controls,
administrative controls, PPE and follow up/verification.

All supervisors are required to

1. Select appropriate PPE. If a task exposes an employee

to hazards which cannot be eliminated through
engineering or administrative controls, the supervisor will
identify and select PPE suitable for the specific task
performed, conditions present, and frequency and
duration of exposure.

a. Supervisors are encouraged to take advantage of the

services provided by Oregon OSHA consultants, our
workers’ compensation insurer consultants, private
consultants and PPE suppliers for expert assistance in
selecting PPE.
b. Supervisors should invite affected employees to
participate in PPE selection. Employees need to give
feedback to the supervisor about the fit, comfort, and
suitability of the PPE being selected.

2. Train exposed employees before they are assigned to the

hazardous task.

a. Training should include:

(1 When PPE is necessary;

(2 What PPE is necessary;
(3 How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE;
(4 The limitations of the PPE; and
(5 The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal
of the PPE.
b. After the employee(s) demonstrate correct use, care,
and disposal procedures of the PPE, the supervisor and
employee will certify completion of training.

3. Supervise employees on safe use and care of PPE.

Supervisors will regularly monitor employees for correct
use and care of PPE, and provide follow-up training if
required to ensure each employee has adequate skill,
knowledge, and ability to use PPE.

4. Enforce PPE safety rules. Supervisors will enforce PPE

safety rules.
 Employees

Employees are accountable to comply with PPE safety

rules including:

1. The correct use and care of PPE.

2. Reporting changes in exposure to hazardous conditions

that might require a follow-up analysis of the task for
PPE.

3. Reporting and replacing defective PPE.

Selection of PPEs

A. Eye and Face Protection. Employees must use

appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or
face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid
chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or
vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
Requirements for side protection, prescription lenses,
filter lenses, and identification of the manufacturer are
detailed in OAR 437, Division 2/I. Eye and Face PPE must
comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989 or be demonstrated to be
equally effective.

B. Head Protection. Employees must wear protective

helmets when working in areas where there is a potential
for injury to the head from employee initiated impact or
impact from falling or other moving objects. Protective
helmets designed to reduce electrical shock hazards will be
worn by each employee when near exposed electrical
conductors which could contact the head. Helmets will
comply with ANSI Z89.1-1986 or be equally effective.

C. Foot Protection. Employees must wear protective

footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of
foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or from
object piercing the sole, and where employees’ feet are
exposed to electrical hazards. PPE for foot protection
must comply with ANSI Z41.1991 or be equally effective.

D. Hand Protection. Employees must use appropriate

hand protection when their hands are exposed to hazards
such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances;
severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures;
chemical burns; thermal burns and harmful temperature
extremes. Supervisors must base the selection of hand
protection on evaluation of the performance
characteristics of the hand protection relative to the
specific tasks to be performed, conditions present,
duration of use and the hazards and potential hazards
identified.

E. Respiratory Protection. Employees will wear

appropriate respiratory protection when adequate
ventilation or substitution with non-toxic chemicals, etc., is
not possible or feasible. Respirator protection must
comply with ANSI Z288.2-1969 and provisions detailed in
OAR 437, Division 2/I 1910.134. Southwestern has a
Voluntary Respiratory Protection program that can be
found at Voluntary Respiratory Protection

F. Fall Protection. Fall protection must be provided when

employees are exposed to

(1) a vertical fall of ten feet or more over a lower level or

(2) any height over dangerous equipment. Fall protection

will consist of either passive or active fall protection. Fall
protection must comply with ANSI A10.14-1991 and
provisions detailed in OAR 437, Division 3, Construction
and OAR 437-02-125.

G. Electrical Protection. Electrical protective equipment

such as insulating blankets, matting, covers, line hoses,
gloves, and sleeves must be provided to employees who are
exposed to electrical hazards. Electrical protective
equipment will comply with the requirements in OAR 437,
Division 2/I, 1910.137.

Monitoring

A. Supervisors will monitor worksite tasks for changes in,

or the introduction of new hazards. If new hazards are
discovered, they will conduct a task analysis for
appropriate PPE. A worksite analysis will be conducted at
least annually for each task that requires employees to use
PPE.
B. The safety committee will monitor the effectiveness of
this plan and make recommendations to management to
improve the plan.

Sample PPE test

(Supervisors should give this test after training the

employee on the proper use and care of PPE. The
supervisor should review the test and discuss any areas
requiring additional training. When the supervisor is
confident that the employee has an adequate knowledge
and ability to properly use PPE associated with the job,
the supervisor should certify training.)

1. List the type(s) of PPE required for your task.

2. What are the hazards you are being protected against

for each type of PPE used in your job?

3. Describe procedures for the use and care of the PPE you
are using.

4. What should you look for to determine the PPE you are
using is in good working order?

5. What actions do you take when your PPE becomes

defective?
 Certification

I have personally trained

__________________________________ and answered all
questions pertaining to the proper use and care of PPE. I
certify that he/she has adequate knowledge and ability to
proper use and care for the PPE associated with his/her
job.
Supervisor Signature----------------
Date-------------------
I have been adequately trained on the use and care of PPE
to be used by me. My supervisor has answered all
questions to my satisfaction and I understand he/she will
be available for follow-up training if needed.
Supervisor Signature-----------------
Date--------------------

Health and safety

Responsibilities of HSE of Chemical Engineer

 Provide health and safety measures in a working

environment
 Support staff with the identification of environmental
aspects and determining the project objectives and
target
 Identify and evaluate the unsafe environment and
practices
 Identify the root causes of safety and industrial
hygiene
 Develop hazard control processes, methods and
programs
 Recommend solutions to issues that need
improvement
 Advise several ways of controlling potential threats
 Monitor implementation of safety plans according to
plans and objectives
 Monitor and track safety systems by using computer
systems and spreadsheets
 Execute environmental management processes such
as chemicals and waste management and pollution
prevention.
 Handle industrial hygiene, equipment protection,
machine guarding and other health and safety
programs.
 Handle safety assessments and deploy corrective
measures to minimize hazard risk profile.
 Develop and implement environmental projects that
focus on waste management and minimization
 Communicate plans and strategies across the entire
business unit from time to time
 Maintain and manage equipment and processes
related to each project of health and safety
 Suggest several preventive methods and practices like
recycling, waste disposal, pollution control, etc.
 Collaborate with other levels of engineering staff,
quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory
compliance specialists, etc.
 Measure and audit the effectiveness of hazard control
programs
 Prepare future safety plans based on past experiences
and facts
 In this role, HSE engineers lead safety training
programs for employees. They explain health and
safety laws and regulations, detail safety procedures,
discuss preventative strategies, and address employee
concerns.
  Investigate unsafe acts and situations and take
measures to prevent recurrences
 Health and safety engineers typically work in an
office environment. However, certain projects or
programs may require travel and visits to work sites.
 Work in compliance with ISO 14000/ 14001 standards
and practices