Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Safe Handling Materials - PPE

Handling materials safely for these following material:


  • acids and alkalis
  • agricultural and veterinary chemicals
  • solvents
  • cleaning chemicals
  • fluorescent light tubes
  • pharmaceuticals
  • fertilizers
  • oils
  • pool chemicals
  • gas cylinders
  • garden chemicals
  • paints
  • batteries
  • photographic chemicals
  • smoke detectors

To have a safe handling of these materials especially when using them, it is important to have and wear the correct and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Always use the appropriate eyewear, face shields, gloves, respiratory protection and chemical-resistant clothing when working with these materials and carefully follow the given instructions to you.


Here are pictures of PPE

Chemical-Resistant Clothing
 
Face Shield

 
Protective Glasses

 
Gloves

 
Respiratory Protection

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