Electrostatic Technology 18028, Manual

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Electrostatic Technology, Inc Trickle Impregnation System
10 Serial #18028
4 SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT SAFETY
4.1 GENERAL
SOME VOLTAGES EMPLOYED IN PARTS OF THIS TRICKLE
IMPREGNATION SYSTEM ARE HIGH. REMEMBER THAT ANY SOURCE
OF VOLTAGE CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
ONLY RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE, TRAINED EMPLOEES SHOULD BE
GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
THIS SYSTEM.
ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE STUDIED AND ALL
POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS IDENTIFIED AND UNDERSTOOD
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
4.2 RESIN
As with all volatile materials, there is a potential vapor hazard. In the case of a liquid
spill, clean the material up and dispose of it in accordance with applicable local, state
and federal ordinances.
There is potential vapor explosion hazard. Resin should be kept away from sparks or
open flames. Personnel should not be permitted to smoke in the trickle impregnation
area.
4.2.1 Employee Health
Repeated excessive exposures to resin products may cause central nervous
system, liver, and kidney effects and respiratory or eye irritation. Personnel
may be susceptible to the following effects of overexposure to material:
4.2.1.1 Inhalation
Breathing high concentrations of vapors or mist may cause nose and
throat irritation. May affect the brain or nervous system, causing
dizziness, headache, or nausea.
4.2.1.2 Skin Contact
Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation,
defatting, and dematitis. Strict attention to proper personal hygiene
practice is recommended.
4.2.1.3 Skin Absorption
A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material
being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts.