Emergency Shower & Eye Wash
True or False: Our Emergency Shower/Eye Wash is located in the boiler room. We also have bottled eye wash containers located in the shop and at microing.
True.
The Emergency Shower/Eye Wash is located in our boiler room due to the liquid chemicals used in the boiler. It needs to be located within 10 seconds of the hazard. The bottle Eye washes are located in the Shop and at Microing due to the substances used in those locations.
What hazards are present when using hand and power tools?
Electrical hazards from electrical powered tools. Tripping hazards from cords. Debris material you are working with that is falling, flying which are abrasive or splash. Dust, Fumes, Mists, Vapors, and Gases. Ergonomic Hazards while using the tool.
What is asbestos?
A natural occurring fibrous mineral composed of soft and flexible fibers that resistant to heat, electricity, ad corrosion.
True or False: Emergency Showers/Eye Washes are required to be inspected monthly?
False.
Emergency Showers/Eye washes need to be inspected weekly. This includes running them for a minimum time to ensure stagnate water is flushed from the pipes.
What are some basic tool safety rules?
Use Right tool for the job.
Maintain tool and inspect before use.
Use guards or safeties while operating.
Operate according to manufacturers instructions
Use Personal protective equipment.
When changing bits, blades, abrasives, etc., make sure cord is unplugged or battery is removed from battery operated tool.
Friable asbestos material means finely divided asbestos or asbestos containing material or any asbestos containing material that can be crumbled, pulverized, or powdered by hand pressure.
What then is Non-Friable?
Non-friable asbestos includes a range of products in which asbestos fiber is effectively bound in a solid matrix from which asbestos fiber cannot normally escape.
When using the Emergency Shower/Eye Wash, what is the duration of flushing?
15 minutes or what is stated on the SDS.
Compressed Air operated equipment includes air nailer, grease pumps, pneumatic chisels, drills, grinders, etc.
What are some additional hazards we need to be aware of.
Pressurized lines. Air embolism. Rapid flying debris.
Are there any otherr?
What is Mesothelioma?
A cancer caused by Asbestos.
Asbestos fibers cause inflammation, scarring, and eventually genetic damage to the local effected site in the lungs. This genetic damage can cause Mesothelioma.
When using the Eye Wash mechanism, what shall you do specific with your eyes?
Hold them open with your fingers and move your eye around such as looking at a finger moving in different directions during a concussion evaluation.
How would one properly store tools?
In a proper location which protects it from exposer to getting dirty, harm from falling or being struck by something else. Also, which protects one from being struck by or tripping over it.
Ensure that it is cleaned with the power source removed from it to eliminate accidental start up.
How can one be exposed to Asbestos?
Disturbing the area where Asbestos is present through inspections, removal, or demolition. If the material begins to deteriorate it can also cause exposure.
If you need to help a person in the Emergency Shower/Eye Wash, what shall you be aware of?
The chemical being flushed off the person and ways to protect yourself from contamination (PPE, Placement). Both parties shall at minimum wash your hands after flushing is complete if possible.
What are some general PPE that must be worn when using a hand tool?
Safety glasses
Face shield
Gloves
Hearing Protection
How can you protect yourself to reduce exposure?
1). Don't disturb areas where Asbestos is present (Understand signs present in Asbestos containing areas).
2). Report damage to Asbestos containing materials.
3). Only Licensed contractors can abate or clean up Asbestos containing materials.