Safety Considerations of Chlorination Processes

Each safety program should include a list of safety rules for all employees to learn and use. An inspector caimot enforce safety rules but a written set of safety rules should be available to all employees. The safety rules should include the following areas  

A detailed, well-written safety manual should include the above plus specific rules for individual unit processes. 

Chlorination equipment should always be placed in an adequately ventilated room and isolated from other working areas. Ventilation should be provided with fan at floor level since chlorine is heavier than air. Access should be from an outside door. 

Provisions should be made to continuously ventilate the area surrounding the chlorine cylinders and the chlorination equipment. 

Equipment should be provided for continuous monitoring of the air in chlorine storage and application area. 

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