Chemical Handling and Storage Flashcards
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Per ANSI Z358.1, emergency eyewash stations near chemical storage areas must provide continuous flushing for a minimum of:
Answer: 15 minutes of tepid water flow
ANSI Z358.1 requires emergency eyewash stations to deliver tepid water for a minimum of 15 continuous minutes to adequately flush chemical exposure.
Warning signs posted at chemical storage areas must include at minimum:
Answer: Hazard identification, restricted access warning, and emergency contact information
Chemical storage areas require signage communicating the nature of the hazard, restricted access, and emergency contact numbers for first responders.
On an NFPA 704 fire diamond label, the blue quadrant indicates:
Answer: Health hazard on a 0–4 scale
The NFPA 704 diamond assigns blue to health hazard, red to flammability, yellow to reactivity, and white to special hazards.
Outdated or damaged pool chemicals that can no longer be used should be disposed of by:
Answer: Following SDS disposal instructions and contacting a licensed hazardous waste disposal firm
Pool chemicals are regulated hazardous materials; SDS instructions must be followed and disposal typically requires a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
If calcium hypochlorite contacts a person's eyes, the correct first aid response is to:
Answer: Flush the eyes continuously with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention
Continuous water flushing for at least 15 minutes is the standard first aid for chemical eye contact, followed by prompt medical evaluation.
Why are CPOs required to maintain chemical use and dosing records?
Answer: To demonstrate regulatory compliance and provide a verifiable history of chemical treatments
Chemical use logs document that operators maintain safe water chemistry within regulatory parameters and are subject to review during health department inspections.
Before servicing a chemical feed pump (peristaltic or diaphragm type), a CPO must:
Answer: Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) to de-energize the pump and isolate the chemical supply
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental energization and chemical release that could expose the technician to hazardous materials.