Chemicals Hazards, Storage & Protection

 

Chemicals Hazards, Storage &

 Protection

Chemicals Hazards, Storage & Protection

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

01. Many chemicals are used in industry some of them are may be irritating and result in serious injuries and bums on the face, body, hands, arms, and legs, and also can be flammable, explosive, toxic and result in fire and loss of life. Proper Personal Protective Equipment-PPEs must be provided for the employees who are dealing with chemicals. (such as; PVC gloves, aprons, overalls, Breathing Appratus-B.A. and face shield … etc.)

02. All the chemicals shall properly stored as per the Safety Data Sheet-SDS in well ventilated, illuminated, protected, and secured area, away from other materials. Store all flammable chemicals (solvents, petroleum products) separated from other chemicals. Do not store near heat or where strong sunlight will strike them. Provide the required signage in the storage area.

03. All chemical substances shall have their Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available with each store. And the name, characteristics, type of hazard, protection and first aid action clearly displayed on the container label. Provide the basic fire protection in the storage area.

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04. Source of clean running water should be available (like; water tapes, eye wash station) for cleaning and diluting the concentration of harmful chemicals (acids, base) splashed on the body, skin, hands or in the eyes as a basic first aid measure.

05 Remove any contaminated clothing immediately and wash the affected part of

the body by large amount of water. Seek the medical help immediately.

06. If employee inhaled large amount of chemical vapours and became unconscious, start artificial respiration. Seek the medical help immediately. Display the emergency contact number in the storage area.

07.Ensure No source of ignition in chemical storage area. No eating or drinking of any type is allowed while using or handling chemical substances. Employees to be trained the safe handling of chemicals.

08. Appropriate number of Fire extinguishers (dry chemical powder or C02) should be available for each chemicals storage area. All employees to be trained on the basic practical firefighting training.

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09. Dilution of Acids - To dilute acids always, add the acid to water NEVER add water to acids. Do not mix acids with solvents and petroleum products. Do not stir acids with metal apparatuses. Use glass ones.

10. Keep floors clean in the chemical storage & handling area, do not allow them to become slippery. In case of spillage or leaks of dangerous chemicals the area shall be cordoned off and the HSE Department notified. Spill kit to be made available in the storage area.

11. If you are in doubt about any chemical, consider it very hazardous and ask your supervisor or ask the HSE Department. Do not store any chemicals in disposable water bottles. Chemical container should be without any labels.

12. Empty containers or bottles, should not be used for domestic or private use and should be disposed off in a safe way as per the company/local government guidelines.

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