Handling and Moving Hazardous Chemical Containers

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Handling and moving hazardous chemicals in containers and cylinders short distance poses special challenges. "It's only a short distance . . . I don't need to do all of that prep work." The challenge is to overcome our inherent "short-cut" mindset and avoid the consequence of avoiding the work that must be done to safely move a hazardous chemical load a short distance.

This blog provides references, products, and solutions to support the tasks that must be done to keep from destroying a load of hazardous chemicals when moving them, or the workers or the plant to move a load of hazardous chemicals a short distance. Don't forget! Handling and moving hazardous chemicals can be very dangerous. Refer to the MSDS for PPE to wear, what type of spill kit to have on hand, what type of carts and dollies to use for moving containers and cylinders, and what types of containers and packaging to have on hand to transfer those chemicals that are in unsafe containers or when preparing the containers for disposal. More . . .

REFERENCES

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Besmart, Understanding Hazardous Chemicals, residential and business information.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIOSH Science Blog, Diacetyl and Food Flavorings (Chemical Handling).

CDC/NIOSH, Emergency Response Resources, Personal Protective Equipment

International Labour Organization, Safety Training Modules, Your health and safety at work - CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE

National AG Safety Database, AGSAFE, Safely Handling Pesticides

National Cancer Institute at Frederick (MD), Environment, Health and Safety, Working with Nanomaterials

National GHS Task Force, Singapore Chemical Industry Council Limited, Labelling of Chemical Containers – the GHS Label (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals)

Ontario Ministry of Labour, Health & Safety > Publications > Alerts > You and Chemicals in the Workplace.

OSHA Training Course, Personal Protective Equipment

Safety.com, information and references on a broad range of safety topics.

Work Cover, New South Wales, Factsheet, Dangerous Goods And Hazardous Substances Chemicals In The Workplace.

PRODUCTS

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Dawg Safety Products, aborbents, spill kits, material handling, wipers and rags, cleaners and degreasers, waste minimization, personal protection supplies (Chemical Suits, Disposable Coveralls, Chemical Protective Clothing, Tyvek® Coveralls; Moldex® Disposable Respirators and Dust Masks; Nitrile, Latex, Vinyl, PVC, and Leather Work Gloves

Engineering and Foundry Supplies (UK), personal protective equipment

HAZPlus (UN certification), hazardous materials packaging

Lafety Safety, Mobile spill control platform,

USA Safety Solutions LLC, gas cylinder dollies and carts, racks and stands, cabinets, and parts

SOLUTIONS

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CMSE (CMSE is a leading European provider of expertise, consultancy and training services in safety and environmental legislation), Safety Training, manual handling, Chemical Handling Training.

IDC Technologies, HANDLING CHEMICALS & CHEMICAL PROCESSES
- Tips, Tricks and Tools. (Two-day On-site training)