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Unit 2 Hazardous Materials and Sensitive Supplies Lesson 1 Hazardous Materials and Sensitive Supplies Lesson Goal You will be able to use a safety data sheet (SDS) to manage hazardous and sensitive facil- ity supplies. Think About This Keeping a sufficient amount of supplies on hand is an...

Unit 2 Hazardous Materials and Sensitive Supplies Lesson 1 Hazardous Materials and Sensitive Supplies Lesson Goal You will be able to use a safety data sheet (SDS) to manage hazardous and sensitive facil- ity supplies. Think About This Keeping a sufficient amount of supplies on hand is an important part of facility operations. Run- ning out of an essential supply can keep the facility from running smoothly. Your job duties include managing special supplies and hazardous materials within the facility. How the facility stores, moves, and controls supplies should ensure a safe and secure environment for officers, visitors, and inmates. Being familiar with standard supply management supports the efficient and safe opera- tion of a facility. Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials, also known as hazmat, are substances (solids, liquids, or gases) that, when released, may be capable of causing harm to people, the environment, and property. Safely manag- ing dangerous, hazardous materials and sensitive supplies in a correctional facility requires an understanding of the proper care, storage, and control of these items to promote a safe working environment for staff and inmates. Hazardous materials include the following: acids glue bleach gasoline insecticides ✅ CO421.1. Know the important role of the safety data sheet (SDS) A safety data sheet (SDS) is required for any hazardous material shipped to and from a correc- tional facility, and it includes the manufacturer’s name, the product name, and the procedures for spills and leaks. 114 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (CO): Volume 1 An SDS also includes the following information: I. Identification—includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use. II. Hazard(s) identification—includes all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements. III. Composition/information on ingredients—includes information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims. IV. First-aid measures—includes important symptoms or effects, acute, delayed; required treatment. V. Fire-fighting measures—lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire. VI. Accidental release measures—lists emergency procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup. VII. Handling and storage—lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incom- patibilities. VIII. Exposure controls/personal protection—lists exposure limit used or recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the chemical manufac- turer, importer, or employer; also includes appropriate engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). IX. Physical and chemical properties—lists the chemical’s characteristics. X. Stability and reactivity—lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions. XI. Toxicological information—includes routes of exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity. XII. Ecological information (non-mandatory)—includes data from toxicity tests performed on aquatic and/or terrestrial organisms; effects of chemical degradation to the environment; other adverse effects. XIII. Disposal considerations (non-mandatory)—includes information on appropriate disposal and disposal containers; sewage disposal; special precautions for landfills. XIV. Transport information (non-mandatory)—includes UN number and proper shipping name; transport hazard classes; guidance on transport in bulk. XV. Regulatory information (non-mandatory)—includes national or regional regulatory infor- mation of the chemical or mixtures. XVI. Other information—includes information on when the SDS was prepared or when the last known revision was made. Chapter 4 Facility and Equipment / 115 An SDS is required wherever a potentially hazardous material is stored or used. The SDS will help you be aware of all hazardous materials in your assigned area and what they are used for. An SDS is essential for identifying and understanding information regarding a hazardous material and must be made available to staff and inmates. OSHA standards require that all SDS documents are avail- able to anyone who is exposed to a potentially hazardous substance. You must be able to read and understand the manufacturers’ guidelines and the SDS to properly handle hazardous materials. You are responsible for consulting the SDS. ✅ CO421.2. Control hazardous materials in a correctional facility Properly managing hazardous materials includes inventory control and monitoring the location and issue of these supplies. You must know how to control the inventory and have a general knowledge of the use of these items, as well as an understanding of how hazardous materials and supplies can become a danger when misused. To control hazardous materials: Issue items only to authorized staff. Record staff name, date, amount, description of material issued, date of material’s return, and condition of material when returned. Supervise inmates using hazardous materials closely. Perform frequent inventories. Keep items in secured storage areas. Store items in original containers. Store gasoline in approved safety cans. Sensitive Supplies Sensitive supplies refer to supplies used throughout the facility for health, sanitation, or hous- ing maintenance. It is especially important to record the identity of any person receiving sensi- tive supplies. Sensitive supplies include medical equipment, medicine, industrial strength cleaners, or other substances used for different purposes in the facility. Some of those purposes are facility main- tenance, vehicle maintenance, pest control, laundry services, and firearms cleaning. Examples of sensitive supplies include, but are not limited to, paints, fuel, oil, cleaning solvents, wax, window cleaner, gun oils, solvents, thinners, and bleach. These supplies can pose a hazard or be easily misused. They may or may not be considered hazardous materials. Sensitive supplies also include supplies for food service, such as cooking oils, vanilla, yeast, and nutmeg. These sensitive supplies must be controlled at all times. Inmates can produce illegal substances, such as alcohol, with yeast, sugar, and fruit. Pepper can be used to incapacitate a person. 116 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (CO): Volume 1 It is important to use supplies only for their intended purpose. Follow any listed instructions and precautions. Improper handling of sensitive supplies can result in items becoming contaminated or dangerous, which may result in injury or death. Sensitive supplies may become explosive if they come in contact with other chemical substances or if they are exposed to temperature changes or movement. To properly maintain and care for sensitive supplies, you must: Issue and transport supplies according to the SDS. Use appropriate safety gear or protection, for example, gloves, masks, eye protection. Handle supplies only after receiving proper training. Never mix cleaning supplies. Be careful and thoughtful while moving supplies. Ensure a well-ventilated area when necessary. Close containers. Properly dispose of used cleaning supplies and cloths. Appropriately supervise use of all supplies. ✅ CO421.3. Store and move sensitive facility supplies To safely handle sensitive supplies: Store them in proper containers, such as boxes (wooden, paper, plastic), drums (metal, plastic), cylinders (metal, plastic), and bags (multi-walled paper, multi-walled plastic). Follow inventory processes. Keep supplies clean and securely closed. Remove any substandard items. Facilities often receive sensitive supplies in concentrated form. These supplies need to be diluted before use. Be aware of possible allergic reactions when supplies are handled or mixed. Each agency will vary on how it monitors the use of sensitive supplies and identifies and manages requests and purchases by using logs, charts, and electronic databases. Chapter 4 Facility and Equipment / 117