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Safe Material Handling Guidelines
CATEGORY
PRECAUTION
FIRE/HEAT
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Never smoke or ignite anything around powdered materials .
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Store flammable liquids away from materials.
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After removing a part from the print chamber, allow it to cool to room temperature in a well-ventilated
area .
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Use anti-static mats in front of DMP equipment .
INHALATION
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Avoid breathing powdered materials Always wear dust mask rated N99 (FFP3) or equivalent level pro-
tection . .
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Always provide adequate ventilation .
SHOP SAFETY
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Train operators in DMP system procedures .
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Wear safety glasses .
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Use extreme care with all heated materials .
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Make sure that the room is well ventilated .
AVOIDING SPILLS
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Keep containers closed when not in use .
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Have a fully-grounded internal non-ignition vacuum cleaner ready to use .
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Have any equipment specified in the SDS ready to use.
SDS
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Give operators access to the SDS’s that apply to materials they will be handling and ensure that they
read them . If necessary, translate them .
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File SDS’s in an easily accessible location for immediate reference.
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Strictly follow all the conditions in each SDS .
