NPMCA, National Pavement Maintenance Contractors Association

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Chemicals, SDS, PPE & Hot Material Awareness

A 12-minute lesson for crew members on the chemicals of sealcoating, crack sealing, and striping: labels and pictograms, the 16-section SDS, PPE selection, hot sealant burn prevention and first aid, skin and eye exposure, fumes, and storage and spill basics.

You will be able to

  • Read a product label: signal word, pictograms, hazard and precautionary statements.
  • Find the SDS sections that matter most in the field: 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
  • Pick eye, hand, and body protection from SDS Section 8 for the product in use.
  • Explain how to load and handle hot sealant to avoid splashes and burns.
  • Give the first-aid steps for a hot sealant burn, sealer in the eye, and sealer on skin.
  • Store flammables in approved containers and contain a small spill.

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Educational only. Your employer is responsible for the safety and compliance program on your job. Talk to a qualified professional where a decision depends on it.