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Information Available
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Safe Handling of Chemicals &
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals used in
aquaculture are generally not particularly hazardous. However, it is
important that all chemicals and pharmaceuticals are handled in a safe
manner. The following are general handling hints; detailed precise hazards
and handling information is available with product Material Safety Data
Sheets, label directions or in the General Safety Information
document.
- Solids: Wear gloves, dust mask
and protective clothing. Wash well with soap and water after use. Wash
contaminated clothing before re-use.
- Liquids: Wear gloves, chemical
resistant goggles, and protective clothing. Wash well with soap and
water after use. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- Solids or liquids that emit noxious,
problematic or hazardous fumes: Wear gloves, chemical resistant
goggles, appropriate respirator and protective clothing. Wash well with
soap and water after use. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Most chemicals should be stored in a cool dry
place away from direct light. Disposal of chemicals should be done in
consultation with a waste disposal specialist and in compliance of all
local, provincial, state and federal regulations.
All aquaculturists should be familiar with
the hazards of products they are using. In Canada, there are two sets of
government regulations that may affect aquaculturists. Firstly, the
Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations must be followed if
dangerous goods are being offered for transport or are transported. These
regulations are detailed and require training and knowledge and
certification. The second is
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). These
regulations are quite complex but have four objectives.
- To identify hazardous materials in the
workplace
- To improve communication of health hazard
information about materials used in the workplace between suppliers,
employers and workers.
- To protect workers who use or handle
hazardous materials through the use of safety equipment and procedures.
- To achieve uniform compliance across
Canada.
Any hazardous product, with certain
exceptions (such as those covered by the Food & Drug and Pest Control
regulations), must have WHMIS labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
available. While not all chemicals are considered to be hazardous, Syndel
attempts to supply MSDSs for all products (except prescription
pharmaceuticals), even those that are non-hazardous products.
Approved pharmaceuticals have warnings on
their labels or package inserts that act in place of MSDSs.
Please note that jurisdictions other than
Canada may have specific requirements that are different than those in
Canada and responsible aquaculturists must make themselves aware of those
local regulations or requirements. |
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