Hazmat Awareness 08

Hazardous Materials and You! Elementary and High School HAZMAT AWARENESS Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Hazardous materials are all around you, everyday! What about Hazardous Materials? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Chemicals and Substances Found in: Batteries Household Products Devices Exactly what are hazardous materials? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

What’s the difference? HazMat or Dangerous Goods? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

They are next to you on the street They are in your classroom They are in your house They are even on the sports field! Where are they? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

You know they are there if you see signs like this: Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

In small amounts, many products (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc..) are not considered hazardous! However! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

A demonstration of two food products that when combined, react in a dangerous manner. Demonstration Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Why are these dangerous? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

What can happen? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

This can happen! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

And This! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

UPS and FedEx planes destroyed from hazmat fires in cargo! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

And what about this?! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Power Drill in suitcase turns on, overheats and starts fire in luggage! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Legend (the movie) Value Jet UPS HazMat Incidents Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Can any of you name a movie that depicts a hazmat incident? Over to you! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Products you wouldn’t suspect contain hazardous materials! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

With Hazardous materials all around you – what can you do? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

be a HAZMAT HERO Do your part! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

If you see something suspicious… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

If you see someone packing something for a flight that doesn’t look right – ASK! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

NEVER PACK, CARRY-ON, OR SHIP FIREWORKS! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

It is breaking the law, and you can go to jail or pay a serious fine IF PEOPLE SEND HAZMAT WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE …… Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

What about a career as a HazMat Professional? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

We participate in the safe transport of dangerous goods by air, sea, water and rail. What does a HazMat Professional do? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Who hires HazMat Professionals? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

It Depends! High School, Trade School, University Many HazMat Professionals have degrees or certificates in non-HazMat subjects! What training is required? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

You probably won’t be another Donald Trump, but you will have an above average income with excellent benefits. Will I make a lot of money? Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Learn more about HazMat by visiting: wwwcf.fhwa.dot.gov/education/index.htm Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

Even if you choose not to be a HazMat Professional, always be a HazMat Hero ! Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

LABELMASTER Your Total Compliance Source 800-621-5808 www.labelmaster.com Produced in Chicago by: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],We encourage everyone to use this presentation to spread the word in our educational communities. If you wish to add slides, please do, however, for any changes to existing slides written permission must be obtained by contacting Labelmaster. Copyright Skolnik Industries/Labelmaster 2008

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