Safety Flash
BSEE: Unsafe chemical use and disposal
BSEE: Unsafe chemical use and disposal
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 28/22
- Hazardous SubstancesHot Work and FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- FireHazardous substancesRespiratory hazards
- Personal protective equipment
- Fire protectionOperating and work proceduresPre-use checks
Summary
This safety flash summarises three BSEE incidents involving mixed epoxy paint waste, a smouldering rag and incompatible drain-cleaning chemicals. It describes smoke, fire and gas inhalation, and presents recommendations on chemical handling procedures, safety data sheets, suitable protective gloves and the readiness and compatibility of firefighting equipment.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Summary
Several incidents demonstrate fire, toxic gas and exposure risks from improper chemical mixing, storage, use and disposal.
IMCA SF 28/22. Themes: hazardous substances, hot work and fire, personal protective equipment.