MANAGING RISKS IN LOADING DOCK AND WAREHOUSE ENVIRONMENTS
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Safe Work Guidelines
While You Are Choosing Chemical Products
Whenever possible, use less harmful agents
Use plastic sealers or cold asphalt compounds rather than pitch
While You Are Using Chemicals
Check the Safety Data Sheets for the specific hazards of the materials that you are using
Work in a properly ventilated area – vented hoods or other local exhaust systems may be needed
Use the recommended PPE, which may include:
– Goggles and face masks (including the right filter cartridges)
– Heat- and chemical- resistant gauntlet-style safety gloves
– Heat and chemical-resistant full aprons
When you are working with plastic or cold sealants, use the following personal protection
– Splash-proof safety glasses
– Chemical-resistant safety gloves
– Arm and body protection
– Full aprons
– Follow the maintenance procedures recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment that
dispenses the agent
– Before unloading a trailer, confirm the contents with the driver's waybills to ensure that any
leaking product is not hazardous
Follow the maintenance procedures recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment that
dispenses the agent
Before unloading a trailer, confirm the contents
with the driver's waybills to ensure that any leaking
product is not hazardous
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