Handling Chemical Products Safely - Hardi Navigator 550M Operator's Manual

2.3 Handling Chemical Products Safely

1. Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury.
2. Protective clothing such as rubber gloves, goggles, coveralls and
3. If chemicals come in contact with any exposed skin areas, wash im-
4. Dedicate an area to fi ll, fl ush, calibrate and decontaminate sprayer
5. Decontaminate equipment used in mixing, transferring and applying
6. Extreme care should be taken in measuring spray products. Powders
7. Store chemicals in a separate, plainly marked locked building. Keep
8. Dispose all empty containers after rinsing in accordance with local
9. Keep a fi rst aid kit and fi re extinguisher available at all times when
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These chemicals can include lubricants, coolants, paints, adhesives
and agricultural chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)
are available for all hazardous chemicals which inform the user of
specifi c details including: physical and health hazards, safety pro-
cedures, and emergency response techniques.
respirator must be worn while handling chemicals. All protective
clothing should be kept in excellent condition and cleaned regularly
or discarded.
mediately with clean water and detergent. Never place nozzle tips or
any other components that have been exposed to chemicals to lips
to blow out obstructions. Use a soft brush to clean spray nozzles.
where chemicals will not drift or run off to contaminate people, ani-
mals, vegetation, water supply, etc. Locate this area where there is
no chance of children coming in contact with this residue.
chemicals after use. Follow the instructions on the chemical label for
the correct procedure required. Wash spray residue from outside of
the sprayer to prevent corrosion.
should be used in suitable sized packages or weighed accurately.
Liquids should be poured into a suitable graduated container. Keep
chemical containers low when pouring. Wear a fi ltered respirator
and let the wind blow away from you to avoid dust and/or splashes
contacting the skin or hair.
the chemical in its original container with the label intact.
regulations & by-laws. Dispose of all unused chemicals and left over
fertilizer in an approved manner
handling chemicals.
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