Hazard Assessment Process

1          Obtain Safety Data Sheets from manufacturer or other reputable supplier.

2          Check the CAS number to ensure you are dealing with the right substance.

3          Complete the following table below.

 

Information Collection

Substance Name
Substance CAS number
Dangerous Goods Code
Packing Group
Risk Codes
Safety Phrases
Specific Warnings
Occupational exposure limits
Flash Point
Physical Properties
Boiling Point
Yes No
Does the substance have explosive properties?0 DG 1 0 0
Is the flash point of the substance <23 oC and initial boiling point < 35 oC?  

0

 

0

Is the substance a flammable solid (Class 4.1.1) packing group II?  

0

 

0

Is the substance classified as a Dangerous Goods packing group I?  

0

 

0

Is the pH of the substance less than 2 or greater than 11.5? 0 0
Is the substance listed with Risk Code 45 (may cause cancer) or Risk Code 46 (may cause heritable genetic

damage)?

 

0

 

0

Does toxicity meet any of the criteria for category A toxic property listed on page 38 ER-UG-O4-1 6-01?  

0

 

0

If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, then the substance is forbidden for use in

schools.

 

Assessment completed by:…………………………………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Note:

Having assessed the substance and found that the substance is not forbidden for use in schools, the teacher in charge shall assign a safe method of use for the substance.