Hardi FORCE, Operator'S Manual

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8 HARDI ® FORCE™ BOOM OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2.3 Handling Chemical Products Safely
1. Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious
injury. These chemicals can include lubricants, coolants, paints,
adhesives and agricultural chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheets
(M.S.D.S.) are avail able for all hazardous chemicals which inform
the user of specifi c details including, physical and health hazards,
safety procedures, and emer gen cy response techniques.
2. Protective clothing such as rubber gloves, goggles, coveralls
and respirator must be worn during operation. All protective clothing
should be kept in excellent condition and cleaned regularly or
discarded.
3. If chemicals come in contact with any exposed skin areas,
wash immediately with clean water and detergent. Never place
nozzle tips or any other components that have been exposed to
chemicals to mouth to blow out obstructions. Use a soft brush to
clean spray nozzles.
4. Dedicate an area to fi ll, fl ush, calibrate and decontaminate
sprayer where chemicals will not drift or run off to contaminate
people, animals, vegetation, water supply, etc. Locate this area
where there is virtually no chance of children being in contact with
this res i due.
5. Decontaminate equipment used in mixing, transferring,
and applying chemicals after use. Follow the instructions on the
chemical label for the correct procedure required. Wash spray
residue from outside of the sprayer to prevent corrosion.
6. Extreme care should be taken in measuring spray products.
Powders should be used in suitable sized packages or weighed
accurately. Liquids should be poured into a suitable graduated
container. Keep chemical containers low when pouring. Wear a
fi ltered respirator and let the wind blow away from you to avoid dust
and/or splashes contacting the skin or hair.
7. Store chemicals in a separate, plainly marked locked building.
Keep the chemical in its original container with the label intact.
8. Dispose all empty containers after rinsing in accordance with
local regulations & by-laws. Dispose of all unused chemicals and
left over fertilizer in an approved manner.
9. Keep a fi rst aid kit and fi re extinguisher available at all times
when handling chemicals.