Safety dealing with Chemicals

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In those workplaces where chemicals are involved, use proper gloves rated for the proper chemicals. A workplace safety lawyer once told me that the biggest problem is that the incorrect gloves are being used for the various chemicals in place. There are various kinds of gloves such as PVC coated gloves, neoprene coated gloves, nitrile gloves, butyle gloves, etc. Make sure the proper gloves are used. When dealing with toxic chemicals that pose inhalation hazards, self-contained breathing apparatus must be made available. Known in short as SCBAs, these are usually rated in terms of volume in cubic feet and time breathing air availability.When using self-contained breathing apparatus, periodically ensure there is sufficient breathing air left in the cylinder.

There are several half, full and backpack respirators available. Ensure that the filters used are approved for the proper chemicals being dealt with such as organic vapors, acid vapors, ammonia, methylamine, etc. Safety placards such as corrosives, flammables, etc must be properly applied to the applicable containers and cylinders. Material Safety Data Sheets must be made available in conspicuous areas.

Eye-wash stations and chemical wash stations must be installed and checked periodically for proper operability.