Handling Chemical Products Safely - Hardi ES 30 Operator's Manual

2.3 Handling Chemical Products Safely

1. Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury.
These chemicals can include lubricants, coolants, paints, adhe-
sives and agricultural chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheets
(M.S.D.S.) are available for all hazardous chemicals which inform
the user of specific details including, physical and health hazards,
safety procedures, and emergency response techniques.
2. Protective clothing such as rubber gloves, goggles, coveralls and
respirator must be worn while handling chemicals. All protective
clothing should be kept in excellent condition and cleaned regu-
larly or discarded.
3. If chemicals come in contact with any exposed skin areas, wash
immediately with clean water and detergent. Never place nozzle
tips or any other components that have been exposed to chemi-
cals to lips to blow out obstructions. Use a soft brush to clean
spray nozzles.
4. Dedicate an area to fill, flush, calibrate and decontaminate sprayer
where chemicals will not drift or run off to contaminate people,
animals, vegetation, water supply, etc. Locate this area where
there is no chance of children coming in contact with this residue.
5. Decontaminate equipment used in mixing, transferring and
applying 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.
6. Extreme care should be taken in measuring spray products.
Powders 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
filtered respirator and let the wind blow away from you to avoid
dust and/or splashes contacting the skin or hair.
7. Store chemicals in a separate, plainly marked locked building.
Keep the chemical in its original container with the label intact.
8. Dispose all empty containers after rinsing in accordance with local
regulations & by-laws. Dispose of all unused chemicals and left
over fertilizer in an approved manner
9. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher available at all times when
handling chemicals.
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