Hazards of Chemicals and Gases
DOE-HDBK-1015/2-93
OBJECTIVES
Rev. 0
CH-05
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TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
1.0
Without references, DISCUSS the hazards associated with chemicals (liquid and gas)
found in a nuclear plant.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
1.1
STATE the hazards associated with the use of corrosives.
1.2
STATE the general safety precautions necessary for the handling, storage, and disposal
of corrosives.
1.3
LIST the general safety precautions regarding toxic compounds.
1.4
LIST the criteria used to determine if a compound is a health hazard.
1.5
STATE the methods by which toxic compounds may enter the body.
1.6
SUMMARIZE the purpose and general contents of the following:
a.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
b.
Toxic Substance List
1.7
DEFINE the following terms:
a.
Compressed gas
c.
Liquified gases
b.
Non-liquified gases
d.
Dissolved gases
1.8
STATE the five major families of gases.
1.9
STATE the general safety precautions regarding the use, handling, and storage of gases.
1.10
STATE the safety precautions for working with cryogenic liquids.
1.11
LIST the physical properties and special precautions for the following gases:
a.
Hydrogen
b.
Oxygen
c.
Nitrogen
