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![](/i/favi32.png) Standard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and StorageStandard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and StorageChemical Handling and Storage 0Standard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and Storage
EHS-00005 R12
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DCN1216
CNSE Confidential
Page 24 of 43
No more than 5 gallons of liquids with a hazard ranking of 3 or less
may be hand poured at a single time and must be dispensed to and
from approved containers.
The maximum amount of any one hazardous chemical that can be
poured in a week is 20 gallons.
If a tool needs more than 55 gallons of a single chemical in a two-
week period, it must be bulk supplied.
Job-specific training must be given to all employees performing the
hand pouring task. This should include proper use of PPE and spill
emergency and clean-up procedures.
All hand pouring/dispensing of an HPM requires secondary
containment such as spill trays.
Spill clean-up kits must be prepared and available in the work area.
15.3.5
Exceptions
15.3.5.1
The requirements for transferring chemicals by hand do not apply to
canister change-outs or Nowpaks which have quick-disconnect ports.
15.3.5.2
Special circumstances that do not meet this specification must be
authorized by the EHS Department. A letter from the EHS Department
specifying the specific exception and time limit is required (see Appendix
H).
16.
EMERGENCY SHOWER AND EYEWASH
16.1
Emergency Shower and Eyewash (ES&E) stations are and shall be
installed in areas where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed
to corrosive chemicals. The EHS Department should be consulted for the
additional emergency shower and eye wash needs for other hazardous
chemicals.
16.1.1
The ES&E stations shall be installed within twenty-five feet of any
hazardous chemical location or within 10 seconds of travel, must be
unobstructed at all times and have a continuous water supply.
16.1.2
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igns indicating “Emergency Shower and/or Eyewash” shall be posted at
each installation.
16.1.3
ES&E shall be inspected monthly and flushed monthly by Facilities
personnel, and the attached inspection record label shall be completed.
16.1.4
ES&E shall be located away from electrical sources.
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