Appendix D: Handling Instructions For Refractory Cement Fibers (Rfc) - Gradient syncFURNACE mOD-200 Installation & Operation Manual

APPENDIX D: HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFRACTORY CEMENT FIBERS (RFC) >
Reduce the Risk of Exposure
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Avoid breathing in silica dust
Avoid transferring contamination
First Aid Measures
Note: Consult your local regulatory authority regarding current requirements for respirators, personal
protective equipment, handling, and disposal of RFC's.
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Precautions and Recommended Personal Protective Equipment
• Wear long-sleeved clothing, gloves and safety goggles or glasses.
• Wear a respirator with a N95-rated filter efficiency or better.
• Use water to reduce airborne dust levels when cleaning combustion
chamber.
• DO NOT dry sweep silica dust. Pre-wet or use a vacuum with a high
efficiency filter.
• When installing or removing RFC's, place the material in a sealable plastic
bag.
• Remove contaminated clothing after use. Store in sealable container until
cleaned.
• Wash contaminated clothing separately from other laundry.
• If irritation persists after implementing first aid measures consult a
physician –
• SKIN – Wash with soap and water.
• EYES – DO NOT rub eyes; flush with water immediately.
• INHALATION – Breathe in fresh air, drink water, sneeze or cough to
clear irritated passage ways.
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