Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair 22 Section 6. Accidental release measures Section 7. Handling and storage Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Section 9. Physical and chemical properties Section 10. Stability and reactivity Section 11. Toxicological information Section 12. Ecological information Section 13. Disposal considerations Section 14. Transport information Section 15. Regulatory information Section 16. Other information (including last revision date) Employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have a written hazard communication program. They must also ensure that all containers are properly labeled, employees are provided access to SDS, and a training program is conducted for all employ- ees who may potentially be exposed to the chemicals. Manufacturers also use labels that include a signal word, pictogram, and hazard state- ment. Two signal words are used—Danger and Warning. Danger is used for the more severe hazards, and Warning is used for the less severe hazards. Only one signal word is used on a label no matter how many hazards a chemical has. If the Danger signal word applies to one hazard and Warning applies to another, only Danger will appear on the label. Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials and wastes of most concern to motorcycle technicians are organic solvents flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials and wastes that contain heavy metals, including lead. The following are common materials that must be properly handled and disposed of: • Used engine oil. • Contaminated fuel. • Antifreeze. • Used gear oil. • Solvents. • Coolants used in grinders and cutters. • Batteries. Note Even items such as fluorescent light tubes are no longer throwaways and must be disposed of properly. Many companies provide pickup services for hazardous waste. Waste oil reclaimers and tire recovery are two examples. Motorcycle technicians are concerned with used chemicals and cleaning solutions, Figure 2-11. Most shops generate a large quantity of used oil, fuel, and antifreeze, which must be stored properly for pickup. Cabinets and dip tanks that use caustic chemicals pro- duce high alkaline solutions and contain heavy metals. Small parts washers generally use solvents that are classified as hazardous materials. Testing for hazardous wastes can be done by any qualified laboratory that performs tests on drinking water. Parts washer services pick up and exchange chemicals, eliminating the burden from the shop but adding an additional expense.