Safe Work Practices
Safe work practices when using cleaning chemicals include the following:
Review the proper protective equipment needed, such as gloves and goggles, and provide the proper protective equipment to the workers using the cleaning product.
- Chemicals must be diluted and employees should know how to correctly dilute the cleaners they are using.
- Thoroughly review and train workers on the use, storage and emergency spill procedures for cleaning chemicals.
- Review the proper protective equipment needed, such as gloves and goggles, and provide the proper protective equipment to the workers using the cleaning product.
- Ensure all containers of cleaning products and chemicals are labeled to identify their contents and hazards.
- Operate ventilation systems as needed during cleaning tasks to allow sufficient air flow and prevent buildup of hazardous vapors.
- Provide workers with a place to wash up after using cleaning chemicals.
- Store chemicals in gallon containers off the floor within easy reach.
- Store similar chemicals stored in the same area.
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