{"id":240,"date":"2011-07-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-20T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/compliance-signs.local\/safety-tip-basic-chemical-handling\/"},"modified":"2022-08-02T17:10:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T21:10:28","slug":"safety-tip-basic-chemical-handling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/safety-tip-basic-chemical-handling\/","title":{"rendered":"SAFETY TIP: Basic Chemical Handling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many chemicals have great potential to do great harm. Use these basic tips as a starting point to ensure safe chemical handling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Read the label. If you need more information, check the MSDS.
– Dress the part. Wear proper protective clothing and equipment as required.
– Follow directions. If the label says, “use only with adequate ventilation,” make sure you do. Never mix chemicals unless you’ve been trained and authorized.
– Know emergency procedures. Be familiar with first aid procedures, emergency eye wash showers and posted emergency phone numbers.
– Be careful. Don’t work alone, don’t hurry or take shortcuts.
– Report any suspected problems. Report any equipment that malfunctions or needs repair, as well as anything unusual about the chemicals.
– Keep your work area neat, clean and organized.
– Store everything properly. Close containers tightly. Keep flammables in a safe area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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