The Advanced Guide to HAZMAT CLEANING

 


 

WHAT IS HAZMAT?

HAZMAT IS A SHORTENED TERM MEANING "HAZARDOUS MATERIAL."

·         Hazardous materials can be silent killers.

·         Hazardous Materials are an ever-present danger

·         In the home or workplace

·         On roadways

·         In industrial or commercial areas.

 

Ways that hazardous materials can enter the body:

·         Inhalation; through breathing, most rapid way

·         Absorption; through skin or eyes

·         Ingestion; swallowing or eating

·         Injection; penetrating skin

 

SAFETY

·         Always assume that spilled chemicals are extremely toxic

·         Do not approach; stay at a safe distance

·         Mixtures of chemicals can be very dangerous

·         Bleach mixed with ammonia creates poisonous gas(es)

 

DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARNING LABELS

Hazardous materials transported on roadways must carry a Department of Transportation warning label on the package. Vehicles transporting quantities of hazardous materials must have DOT placards affixed to all sides of the vehicle.

Bulk shipments, such as in gasoline tanker trucks, will have a four digit number code instead of the hazard class in the center of the placard.

This number can be referenced in the DOTs "Emergency Response Guide Book" to determine the identity and emergency handling for the chemical involved.

 

 


Color Coding of Labels and Placards

·         Orange: Explosive

·         Red: Flammable Gas and Liquid

·         White: Poison

·         Black/White: Corrosive

·         Yellow: Oxidizer

·         Green: Non-flammable gas

·         Yellow/White: Radio Active


Hazardous Materials by Class Numbers

·         Class 1: Explosive

·         Class 2: Gasses (Compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure)

·         Class 3: Flammable Liquids

·         Class 4: Flammable Solids or Substances

·         Class 5: Oxidizers

·         Class 6: Poisonous or Infectious Substances

·         Class 7: Radioactive Substances

·         Class 8: Corrosives

·         Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances

·         The class number is the number located on the bottom corner of the label or placard.

 

RED-FIRE HAZARD

·         4. materials that burn readily

·         3. materials that can ignite at room temperature

·         2. materials that ignite if moderately heated

·         1. materials that ignite after considerable preheating

·         0. materials will not burn


BLUE-HEALTH INFORMATION

·         4. Deadly

·         3. Extreme hazard

·         2. Hazardous

·         1. Slightly hazardous

·         0. Normal material


SIGNS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS:

·         Overturned containers with DOT label especially on roadways

·         Smelly odor you should never intentionally get close enough to smell it

·         Bubbling liquid

·         Vapor, anything that is letting off a vapor is having a reaction and should be avoided


WARNING!

·         If you see any signs of hazardous materials on the roadway or a fixed facility take the following actions:

·         Get uphill and upwind and a safe distance away from the spill

·         Evacuate the surrounding areas if possible, but do not put yourself in danger of exposure to the spill

·         Notify authorities as quickly as possible.

 

If needed call an expert of this field. Unlike standard house or business cleaning, biohazard cleanup is a service that requires industry expertise, specialized equipment, and appropriate certifications. Improper cleanup can raise health and safety risks, and cause further damage.

This is why Biomart has developed a 3-step disinfection process backed by more than 25 years of research and experience. We thoroughly wash and disinfect all potentially harmful biohazards from affected areas to ensure our customers’ property is returned to a safe, livable condition.

Call Toll Free- 18886291222


Services Offered By BioMart Cleaners:

·        Biohazard Cleanup

·        Crime Scene Cleanup

·        Homicide Cleanup

·        Suicide Cleanup

·        Trauma Cleanup

·        Blood Cleanup

·        Death Cleanup

·        Hazmat Cleanup

·        Hoarding Cleanup

 

 

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