VI.
RO CLEANING & SANITIZATION PROCEDURES
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B)
Handling Cleaning/Sanitization Chemicals
WARNING
The procedures in the following sections involve the use of chemicals which
could cause serious injury if handled improperly. Before preparing any
chemicals, carefully read and comply with the safety recommendations below.
1)
Protective Clothing
WARNING
When handling cleaning chemicals, the following protective clothing should be
worn :
Goggles that cover the eyes completely and are equipped with impact
resistant glass or plastic lenses
Face shield
Rubber gloves
Apron
Boots
2)
First Aid
WARNING
Contact with eyes or skin requires immediate rinsing of contacted areas with
large quantities of water.
Even minute quantities of cleaning chemicals ( in either liquid or solid, strong
or dilute form) require immediate cleansing with copious quantities of running
water for a minimum period of 15 minutes. The eyelids should be held apart
during the cleansing to ensure that all tissues of the eyes and lids will receive
thorough contact with the water. See a physician immediately. No oils or oily
ointments should be used unless prescribed by a physician.
3)
Precautions
WARNING
When making cleaning solutions, always add solid or liquid chemicals in small
portions to water to avoid reactive hazards. Mix the solutions with slow
agitation. If heat build-up occurs or unusual reactions appear to take place, stop
addition immediately. Always maintain an abundant supply of water for
emergency use and flushing away spilled chemicals.
