School Infection Control Handbook - 2010

Appendix B: Selection of Products, Dispensing Equipment, and Application Systems

Criteria Categories Select the least hazardous product for the job

Product-Specific Information

Findings ˆ yes ˆ no

Comments

Oral, dermal, or inhalation toxicity

DANGER – POISON (skull & crossbones)

I

Skin or eye irritation or dermal sensitization

DANGER

I

ˆ yes ˆ no

The results of all required acute toxicity studies

WARNING CAUTION

II

ˆ yes ˆ no

III

ˆ yes ˆ no

CAUTION

IV

ˆ yes ˆ no

Health Hazards to Humans and Animals

ˆ Does the label list any health hazards for people? ˆ Does the label list health hazards for women who are pregnant or of childbearing age? Check any health hazards listed on the label: ˆ Respiratory system ˆ Eyes ˆ Skin, mucous membranes ˆ Nose, throat, lungs, breathing, inhalation ˆ Mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, ingestion ˆ Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea ˆ Headache, dizziness ˆ Will use of the product make certain health conditions (e.g., asthma) worse?

ˆ yes ˆ no

ˆ yes ˆ no

ˆ yes ˆ no

ˆ yes ˆ no

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

For each use of product, check off the type(s) of PPE required on the label:

ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ

Glove type: ˆ Do staff members have access to PPE every time the product is used?

ˆ yes ˆ no

ˆ Is the PPE reusable or affordable?

ˆ yes ˆ no

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