Chemical Use
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* Make sure you are working with enough space that no other person not involved in the activity will come into contact with the chemical. If you need to ask people to move please do so in a polite manner. | * Make sure you are working with enough space that no other person not involved in the activity will come into contact with the chemical. If you need to ask people to move please do so in a polite manner. | ||
* Check the label. Is this the correct chemical for the job? Ask your department head if you are unsure. | * Check the label. Is this the correct chemical for the job? Ask your department head if you are unsure. | ||
* Never mix chemicals. Make sure equipment is clean and rinsed before using. | * Never mix chemicals. Make sure equipment is clean and rinsed before using. | ||
* Check if any personal protective equipment is needed. Profound decisions will provide this where required. | |||
===What do I need to wear=== | ===What do I need to wear=== | ||
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===What about chemical that are hazardous to the environment?=== | ===What about chemical that are hazardous to the environment?=== | ||
There is a risk to the local environment if these chemicals are not disposed of safely. | |||
DO NOT empty containers/buckets of any chemicals (used or not) with this symbol into hedge rows or bushes. Your department head will have a plan in place for disposing of them in a safe manner, please speak to them. | |||
Latest revision as of 12:53, 22 January 2024
Chemical Use
Volunteers and staff members should only uses chemicals provided by Profound Decisions. Never bring your own cleaning chemicals into crew areas without permission.
How dangerous is the chemical I am using?
<Inert and image from HSE of symbols>
What should I do before using chemicals?
- Make sure you are working with enough space that no other person not involved in the activity will come into contact with the chemical. If you need to ask people to move please do so in a polite manner.
- Check the label. Is this the correct chemical for the job? Ask your department head if you are unsure.
- Never mix chemicals. Make sure equipment is clean and rinsed before using.
- Check if any personal protective equipment is needed. Profound decisions will provide this where required.
What do I need to wear
It is unlikely you will be asked to use extremely dangerous chemicals but it is important to know what Personal Protective Equipment to wear.
Corrosive
Gloves and goggles
Acute toxicity
Gloves, goggles and mask.
Health hazard
Gloves, goggles and mask.
Serious health hazard
You should not be using this item as a member of crew unless you are undertaking a specific role in which you have additional information and training provided.
What about chemical that are hazardous to the environment?
There is a risk to the local environment if these chemicals are not disposed of safely.
DO NOT empty containers/buckets of any chemicals (used or not) with this symbol into hedge rows or bushes. Your department head will have a plan in place for disposing of them in a safe manner, please speak to them.