Eye-Wash Fountain

When dispersed as a dust, adipic acid is subject to normal dust explosion hazards. See Table 3 for ignition properties of such dust—air mixtures. The material is an irritant, especially upon contact with the mucous membranes. Thus protective goggles or face shields should be worn when handling the material. Prolonged contact with the skin should also be avoided. Eye wash fountains, showers, and washing faciUties should be provided in work areas. However, MSDS Sheet400 (5) reports that no acute or chronic effects have been observed. 

Safe handling practices are essential at all stages of production, from the laboratory to the manufacturing operations. The safety committee should inspect and advise on processing equipment and be responsible for providing personal protection, eye wash fountains, safety showers, etc. 

Ensure fast-aeting showers are available elose to site of use/storage plus eye-wash fountains or similar faeilities for eye iiTigation. 

Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area... 

Wear respirators based on contamination levels found, must not exceed the working limits of the respirator and must be jointly approved by NIOSH employer should provide an eye wash fountain and quick drench shower for emergency use. 

Each laboratory should be equipped with hoods and safety-related items such as fire extinguisher, fire blankets, safety shower, and eye wash fountain. The equipment and materials listed here for 25 students should be made available in each laboratory. 

Each laboratory equipped with eye wash fountains, manual showers, fire extinguishes and fire blankets. 

Safety Stations - Most process plants require safety showers and eye wash fountains strategically located in the process area. The number must be determined based on safety requirements and operating areas. This unit includes one safety shower, one eye wash fountain, 50 ft. of 3/4-in. carbon steel pipe and two 3/4-in. valves. Steam tracing, insulation, and lights are not included. 

A class I, type B biological safety hood should be used when working with BP in a laboratory. The following work practices are recommended (1) Contaminated clothing should be removed immediately and laundered by individuals who have been informed of the hazards of exposure to BP. (2) Eye wash fountains... 

Protective equipment goggles and gloves, acid-proof clothing, face masks and respirators, lifelines, eye-wash fountains, flooding showers. For hot labs and plants handling radioactive materials decontamination equipment, glove boxes, and remote-control devices. 

Calcium Carbide Chemical safety goggles and (for those exposed to unusually dusty operations) a respirator such as those approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for "nuisance dusts" Remove from further exposure and call a doctor. Flush with clean running water in an eye wash fountain for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. 

Chemical goggles self-contained breathing apparatus safety hat rubber suit rubber shoes rubber gloves safety shower and eye wash fountain. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls use chemical safety goggles or face-shield above 44°C (111°F), use a closed system of local exhaust ventilation and explosion proof electrical equipment if the exposure limit is exceeded, wear self-contained breathing apparatus maintain eye wash fountains and quick-drench facilities in work area. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION wear full protective clothing (suits, gloves, footwear headgear, etc.) wear chemical safety goggles and face shield full facepiece respiratory protec tion is recommended eye wash fountains should be provided in the immediate work area. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION Impervious outerwear should be worn wear chemical-resistant gloves rubber is not recommended wear safety goggles and self-contained breathing apparatus drench-type showers and eye-wash fountains should be provided. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION use impervious clothing (boots, gloves, aprons, etc.) use splash-proof safety goggles where there is any possibility of liquid pentaborane eontacting the eyes wear self-contained breathing apparatus eye-wash fountains and showers should be provided in the immediate work area. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION wear impervious clothing, gloves, and face shields use dust-and splash-proof safety goggles wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus facilities for quick drenching of the body and an eye-wash fountain should be provided within immediate work area. 

Drinking fountain Water bubbler I 1 Eye wash fountain Shower head Y open drain... 

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