(@ Panera Bread With the Material Safety Data Sheet)
Our
group decided to post our "This is Public Health" sticker on the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) at Panera Bread on Bruce B. Downs. We all
agreed that Panera Bread was a good place to find a public health topic because
USF students, faculty, and staff often go there. Chemicals are everywhere since
they make up our world. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) require every establishment with hazardous chemical on its premises is
to have a MSDS binder. The MSDS binders are a matter of public records and can
be found everywhere, so they are easily accessible to everyone. Employers are
mandated to train new employees about potential chemical hazards they may have
around the work place. Employees can easy refer to the MSDS binder in the event
of a chemical emergency. If anyone ever has any type of reaction, the MSDS
binder can be located to quick identify what may have caused the potential
reaction. The MSDS binder represents public health because it contains required
procedures which protect the overall population in public places and
establishments where people often gather. It is an important issue because it
prevents people from being exposed to things that may cause allergies or may
possibly be toxic. The yellow cone is a sign that is put out in a public area
to warn people to walk with caution, because the floor might be wet and
slippery. Aside from the MSDS we included the Yellow Safety cone because it's a
sign we all often see out in public.
By:
Ashkaar Qazi, Bridget Petrich, Amy Newton, Suesan Cheung, & Sabrina Alahmad
I would have never thought to put a sticker on the MSDS binder! That is such a great idea, and everything you guys said about how it relates to public health is true! I work in the Publix deli, and I am constantly coming in contact with chemicals while cleaning. Whether it be oven cleaner, shelf and counter spray, block whitener, or simply a sanitizing agent, I know exactly what chemical cleans what, and I know by looking at the MSDS, what PPE or personal protective equipment I need to wear while I'm using a certain chemical. Using these chemicals on a daily basis, it is helpful to know about them, and how to use them properly and safely, so I am not putting myself at risk for any health problems. The MSDS is there for a reason, and it is to protect the employees while using the chemicals, and also to protect the customers, to ensure they are not coming in contact with any hazardous materials after they are properly cleaned. If an accident does happen, the MSDS is a handy and important tool to use to tell you what to do in an emergency, and it also tells you how to recognize signs of overexposure to the chemical.
ReplyDeleteVery good topic! Most people do not think about restaurants and the concern for food safety and chemical safety. These regulations are enforced but help the business, the guests and other workers. Your blog is very informational and I have learned more about MSDS. Knowing more about chemicals and how to protect yourself is a great public health measure!
ReplyDeleteThis is something I was not aware of! Being more aware regards to the chemicals present is really important to know. I feel like now I will look for this aspect of public health in other venues.
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