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Dangerous articles not KNOW YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER COLOUR CODE
Cylinder Colour Coding and Contents
permitted in baggage WATER FOAM CARBON DIOXIDE POWDER CHEMICAL
WET
DRY
CO 2
Corrosives Oxidising Materials Unsafe all voltages Unsafe all voltages Safe all voltages Safe all voltages Safe all voltages
such as mercury, & Organic Peroxides Classification of Fire Risk
acids, alkalis and such as bleaches and
wet cell batteries. fibre glass repair kits.
Compressed Flammable
Gases Liquids & Solids
(deeply refrigerated, such as lighter or
flammable, non-flammable heater fuels, paint Safe for use on: Safe for use on: Safe all use on: Safe for use on: Safe for use on:
Oil and Fats
Flammable
Wood, Paper
Flammable
Flammable
and posionous) such as and all matches, are Textiles etc. liquids liquids liquids
butane, oxygen, propane unacceptable in
A
and aqualung cylinders. baggage.
Paper, Wood,
Sporting Textile and
Explosives Ammunition Fabric
such as fireworks, Up to 5kgs may be B
flares, ammunition carried properly boxed Flammable
and firearms. in checked baggage. Liquids
C
Flammable
Gases
F
Oils and Fats
Infectious Radioactive
Corrosives Poisons
Substances Material
such as bacteria such as insecticides,
and viruses weedkillers, arsenic and cyanides
Electrical
MEDICINAL & TOILET ARTICLES IN SMALL QUANTITIES MAY BE CARRIED Hazards
THE ABOVE ITEMS MAY BE CARRIED AS CARGO SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS
If in doubt - ASK! COLOUR CODING IN ACCORDANCE WITH BS EN3: 1996 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Vehicle
Protection
FLAMMABLE GAS FIRES MUST BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE EMERGENCY SERVICES ONLY
SP-4918 - 300mm x 420mm WC-156 - 420mm x 600mm
KNOW YOUR 'DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES' NOISE AT WORK - DO YOU KNOW
-HEALTH HAZARDS-IN THE WORKPLACE ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW?
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994, aim to help protect people and the environment from the ill-effect
of chemicals. If a dangerous chemical is supplied in a package, it must be labelled and the chemicals packaged safely to withstand the conditions
of supply and carriage. The prime function of supply labels is to warn and inform the user of both acute and chronic exposure hazards. Under the Noise at Work Regulations 2005, both
KNOW WHAT THE LABELS MEAN - AND HOW TO HANDLE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES SAFELY employers and employees have obligations which
they must fulfil to minimise the risk of damage to
CLASSIFICATION SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Explosive May react exothermically without atmospheric 1. Use only as directed. hearing at the workplace. Below is a summary of
oxygen, thereby quickly evolving gases, which 2. Keep container tightly closed, in cool well ventilated place.
may detonate, or upon heating explode. 3. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition.
4. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
these obligations - you must comply.
Oxidizing Gives rise to highly exothermic reactions in 1. Use only as directed. At first At second
contact with other substances, particularly
2. Keep container tightly closed, in cool well ventilated place.
flammable substances. 3. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition. Below
4. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. EMPLOYERS DUTIES 80dB(A) Action Level Action Level
80dB(A) 85dB(A)
Extremely low boiling points; gases which are flammable 2. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition.
Liquids with extremely low flash points and
1. Keep container tightly closed.
flammable in contact with air at ambient temperature 3. Do not breathe vapour / spray. 1. To reduce the risk of hearing damage to the
4. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
and pressure.
lowest level reasonably practicable.

Highly fire in contact with air or a source of ignition; 2. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition. 2. To appoint a competent person to carry out
1. Keep container tightly closed.
Substances which may become hot and catch
flammable liquids with a very low flash point; substances 3. Do not breathe vapour / spray. noise assessments and keep a record of
4. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
which in contact with water or damp air, evolve
highly flammable gases.
those assessments.
Flammable Liquid substances and preparations having a Keep away from sources of heat and ignition. 3. To reduce the risk of exposure to noise
low flash point.
as far as is reasonably practicable by means
other than ear protectors.
Corrosive Substances and preparations which, may on 1. Wear suitable gloves and eye / face protection. 4. To provide adequate information, instruction
2. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
contact with living tissues, destroy them.
3. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
4. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately (for 15 minutes) with plenty of water and training about risks to hearing, how to
and seek medical advice.
minimise that risk. How to obtain ear
Irritant May cause inflammation of the skin or 1. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. protectors between 80dB(A) and 85dB(A)
2. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
mucous membrane through immediate,
prolonged or repeated contact. 3. Do not breathe vapour / spray / dust. and their obligations under the Regulations.
4. Avoid contact with skin.
5. Mark ear protection zones with notices as far
Dangerous for Presents or may present an immediate, 1. Do not empty into drains. as reasonably practicable.
or delayed danger for one or more parts
2. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
the environment of the environment. 3. This material and its container must be disposed of in safe way.
6. Ensure that ear protectors are:-

Cause death or acute or chronic damage to
Toxic/ health when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed 2. After contact with skin wash immediately with plenty of water. a) provided to employees who ask for them.
1. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection.
Very toxic via the skin. 3. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
4. In case of accident or you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. b) provided and used by all exposed.
Acute (Cat. 1-3) Acute (Cat. 4)
c) maintained and repaired.
Harmful to health when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed 2. Avoid contact with skin.
1. Do not breathe vapour / spray / dust.
May cause death or acute or chronic damage
via the skin. 3. Wash thoroughly before you eat, drink or smoke.
4. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Acute (Cat. 1-3) Acute (Cat. 4)
7. Ensure that all who go into ear protection
Carcinogenic May induce cancer or increase its 1. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection. zones are wearing ear protectors.
incidence if inhaled, ingested or if it 2. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
penetrates the skin. 3. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
4. In case of accident or you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. At first At second
Below
EMPLOYEES DUTIES Action Level Action Level
Mutagenic May induce heritable genetic defects or 1. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection. 80dB(A)
increase their incidence if inhaled, 2. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
ingested or if it penetrates the skin. 3. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 80dB(A) 85dB(A)
4. In case of accident or you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
1. Employees must so far as practicable:-
Toxic for Substances and preparations which, if they 1. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eyes / face protection. a) Use ear protectors.
2. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate
the skin, may produce or increase the
3. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Reproduction incidence of non-heritable adverse effects 4. In case of accident or you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
in the progeny and/or an impairment of male b) Use other protective equipment.
or female reproductive functions or capacity.
c) Report any defects in equipment to his/her
1. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eyes / face protection.
Sensitising are inhaled or if they penetrate the skin, are 2. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. employer on discovery.
Substances and preparations which, if they
capable of eliciting a reaction by 3. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
hyper-sensitisation such that on further 4. In case of accident or you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
exposure to the substance or preparation
Respiratory Dermal characteristic adverse effects are produced.
PG-023 - 420mm x 600mm FWC-031 - 420mm x 600mm
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