Ethics In Sourcing Chemicals JSS1 Business Studies Lesson Note

TOPIC: ETHICS IN SOURCING CHEMICALS

CONTENT

1.         Meaning of ethics in sourcing chemical
2.         Ethics  in sourcing chemicals

 Meaning of Ethics

Ethics are the values, principles/rules, and behavior by which people in the society, or group of people in a profession or association live. It is a set of rules that makes people to be aware of right and wrong.

 ETHIC GUIDING THE SOURCING OF CHEMICALS

1.         A person or business organization dealing in chemicals from NAFDAC obtain a certificate from NAFDAC
2.         All chemicals not registered by NAFDAC cannot be sold in Nigeria
3.         All persons or companies that have the licence to sell chemicals must site their office away from where the chemicals can harm people
4.         Any seller of chemicals must have qualified and experienced staff to handle the chemicals accordingly.

 EVALUATION

1.         What is an ethics?
2.         State three ethics guiding the sourcing of chemicals

 ETHICS OF SOURCING CHEMICALS FROM A LICENSED VENFOR

A licensed vendor is someone who has been given a permit to import, buy, and sell chemicals. The list

of such vendors is obtainable from NAFDAC and SON (Standard Organization of Nigeria. Chemicals therefore  should be sourced from licensed vendors for the following reasons

1.         To be sure the product is legally permitted for use in Nigeria.
2.         The source of the chemical is known
3.         The purity of the chemical is ensured
4.       That suppliers demand your ID cards because chemicals are not sold to an underage person

 PROPER HANDLING TECHNIQUES

The following ethics guide the handling of chemicals:

1.         Everyone involved in the handling of chemicals must have the appropriate training and education.
2.         Work habits must be ensured to minimize personal and co-workers’ exposure to chemical risks.
3.         Chemical containers must be sealed tightly and not broken or damaged.
4. Chemical containers must only be accepted with accompanying labels.
5.         All chemical shipments must be dated  when recovered and again when  opened

 EVALUATION

1.         List three proper handling techniques of chemicals.
2.         State four (4) guides to sourcing of chemicals.

 DELIVERY REQUIREMENT

1.         They should be strapped down  in the course of delivery
2.         Chemicals should not be delivered to an office area where and when it will be dangerous to workers
3.         On receipt, the chemical should be labeled as to its content.

 STORAGE RULES

1.         They should be moved to the designed storage area as soon as they are received.
2.   The Storage area should be well-lit.
3.         Classify the chemicals by how dangerous they are.
4.         Large bottles should be stored no more than two feet from the ground level.
5.         Storage area should not be used for preparation and repackaging.
6.         There should be limited access to the area where chemicals are stored.

 GOOD DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICALS

1.         Chemicals should be sold only in their original containers. Dispensing and repackaging are not allowed.
2.         All sales transactions in chemicals should be accompanied by a certificate of analysis of the chemical.
3.         Chemical vendors shall submit the list of their distributors to NAFDAC for monitoring purposes.

 EVALUATION

1.         State three proper ways of storing chemicals.
2.         List two proper ways of distributing chemicals.

 PROPER DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS

The proper way of doing away with chemicals when we have finished using them must be known to save our environment, humans, animals, and sources of water. This includes;

1.         All containers of chemicals to be disposed of must be clearly labeled.
2.         There should be no leak in the container.
3.         Original containers should be used whenever possible.
4.         The waste disposal company must be notified to come and pick up the waste for proper disposal.

 GENERAL  EVALUATION/REVISION QUESTIONS

1.         What is the meaning of ethics?
2.         Give two (2) examples of unethical behavior.
3.         State three (3) ethics guiding the sourcing of chemicals.
4.         State three (3) rules guiding the good distribution of chemicals.
5.         Mention four (4) ways of properly disposing of chemicals.

 READING ASSIGNMENT

JSS 1 Business Studies (WABP) by EhiametalorOsu-Nwufo etc. Pages 52-55

 WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT SECTION A

1.         The list of licensed sellers of chemicals can be obtained from _____ and _____
2.         NAFDAC and EFCC B. EFCC and SON C. NAFDAC and SON D. CBN and UB
3.         ______ are the rules/principles, values, and behavior by which people live.
4.         Ethics B. Chemical C. Licensed vendors D. NAFDAC
5.         ______ is someone who has been given the permit to import, buy, and sell chemicals. a licensed vendor B. an agent C. a retailer D. a consumer
6.         The rule to classify the chemicals by how dangerous they are relates to chemical _____ A.  distribution B. storage C. disposal D. delivery
7.         The rule that ‘upon receipt, the chemical should be labeled as to its content relates to        A. storage B. delivery C. disposal D. distribution

 SECTION B

1.         Explain the statement that chemicals can be a friend or a foe.
2.         State two rules each concerning  (i) storage ii. Distribution iii. Proper disposal of chemicals
3.         Original containers should be used whenever possible.
4.     The waste disposal company must be notified to come and pick up the waste for proper disposal of chemicals.