Length

40 min.

Outline

Definition of corrosives:

• Acids
• Bases

pH principle

• neutralization

Common properties of corrosives

Hazards

• to skin
• from fumes
• from chemical reactions

First aid

Basic principles of safe use

• add corrosive to water, not visa versa
• flush traps w/ water before and after use/disposal
• avoid storing near oxiders, poisons, etc.
• ventilation

Materials

TV/VCR

Handouts:

Saving your skin (not available online)

Videos:

Skin Protection - Long Island Productions
(5 min., good review of occupational skin disorders and prevention)

Miscellaneous

N/A

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