EcoWater CHC Series Service And Troubleshooting Manual page 32

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the safe use of Corrosives. Before using any
Chemicals make sure and review the MSDS sheets to recognize their corrosively. The MSDS
Specifies the Safe Handling, usage precautions, cleanup and disposal. You must understand the
handling requirements and or usage, before attempting to use the chemicals.
You must always instruct the customer whenever corrosives may be used.
Prevention is always easier than correction of problems created due to the inappropriate use of
corrosives.
How Work Requirements:
1. Customer Notification
2. Locate Fire Alarms and Evacuation Routes
3. Locate eye wash and other washing facilities.
4. Identify Corrosives in an appropriate manner, and container.
5. Move an appropriate Fire Extinguisher into your work area
6. Control any Corrosives in methods as defined on their MSDS
7. Use your PPE
8. Use appropriate ventilation.
9. DO NOT use corrosives in manners that are not described on the MSDS.
10. Ask Customer about any specialized permits needed for disposal.
11. Corrosives must be neutralized before disposal.
12. Flush all drains for a period of at least 15 minutes after disposal.
Upon any Spills:
1. Utilize the instructions as specified within the MSDS sheet, DO NOT assume you know
the appropriate methods for cleaning up the Chemicals.
2. You must notify EcoWater CHC Management upon any spill.
Once the work is completed you must clean up any debris and or safety gear and make sure the site is
better than it may have been when you arrived.
If any problems are encountered you must notify EcoWater CHC management as well as the
customer.
Use of Corrosives Procedure
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