Critical Safety Notice
Always assume containers may contain hazardous residues. Never compromise on safety procedures.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Standard Operations
- Safety glasses with side shields
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Steel-toe safety boots
- Hard hat in designated areas
Cleaning Operations
- Full face shield or goggles
- Chemical-resistant suit
- Rubber boots
- Respiratory protection (if required)
Safe Handling Procedures
Container Movement
Do:
- • Use proper lifting equipment
- • Inspect equipment before use
- • Maintain clear pathways
- • Follow maximum weight limits
Don't:
- • Lift containers manually
- • Rush or take shortcuts
- • Stack damaged containers
- • Ignore load ratings
Chemical Safety
Always treat containers as if they contain hazardous materials until proven otherwise.
- Check Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for previous contents
- Use appropriate ventilation in work areas
- Have spill response materials readily available
- Know location of emergency equipment
Emergency Procedures
Chemical Exposure
- Remove from exposure source
- Use emergency eyewash/shower
- Remove contaminated clothing
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Report incident to supervisor
Spill Response
- Alert others in the area
- Contain spill if safe to do so
- Use appropriate absorbent materials
- Ventilate area if necessary
- Dispose of waste properly
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency Services
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Safety Manager
Extension 2911
Training Requirements
Initial Training
- General safety orientation
- Hazard communication (HazCom)
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment operation
Ongoing Training
- Annual safety refresher (8 hours)
- Monthly safety meetings
- Equipment-specific training updates
- Incident review and lessons learned
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