Regulations contain
specific handling and storage requirements for chemicals depending upon their
hazards.
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Containers of hazardous chemical substances must be kept in good working order. (Occupational Health Regulations, 13)
Containers for corrosive substances must be kept closed,
clearly identified, and handled with care. Corrosive substances must be stored
away from areas with high fire hazards, away from oxidizing substances, and in
cool and well-ventilated areas. (Occupational Health Regulations, 16)
Any chemical substance which, when mixed with other substances, may cause a fire, an explosion, or liberate toxic or flammable gases, must separated and isolated from other hazardous substances. (Occupational Health Regulations, 13)
HANDLING AND
STORAGE PRACTICES
Corrosive substances must be stored away from areas with high fire hazards, away from oxidizing substances, and in cool and well-ventilated areas. (Occupational Health Regulations, 16)
Poisonous substances must be stored away from areas of high
fire hazard and from heat sources, away from oxidizing substances, and in cool
and well-ventilated areas. Corrosive substances must be stored away from areas
with high fire hazards, away from oxidizing substances, and in cool and
well-ventilated areas. (Occupational Health Regulations, 17)
Appropriate facilities for flushing the eyes or body must be available where workers may be exposed to harmful and corrosive substances. (General Safety Regulations 1986/164, 9)
If compressed air is used for blowing dust, chips or other substances, no person may be exposed to the jet of air or to the material propelled by the air. Compressed air must not be used for blowing dust from clothing being worn by workers. Compressed air may be used in specially designated areas for blowing dust or other substances from clothing if appropriate eye protection is worn and the compressed air supply is limited to 10 psi (69 kPa), or safety nozzles that have the same pressure limiting effect are used. (General Safety Regulations 1986/164, 23)
Compressed gas cylinders must be labeled, kept away from any radiator or other heat sources, not be exposed to temperatures above 50 oC, be provided with protective caps covering the valves when not in use, be only used for the purposes they were designed for, not be handled in a manner that could damage them, and be fastened upright or held in a cart when in use. (Occupational Health Regulations, 14)
The storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids must be carried out in accordance with the standard Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code NFPA 30-1969. (Occupational Health Regulations, 15)
Flammable liquids or harmful substances must be stored in approved containers and the contents clearly labeled on the outside.
Flammable liquids must be stored in accordance with local by-laws and the fire code. (General Safety Regulations 1986/164, 22)
Flammable liquids must be stored in a safe place and only minimum quantities may be kept in an office for immediate use. (General Safety Regulations 1986/164, 25)
Rags that have been used for cleaning or wiping flammable or harmful materials from any surface must be stored in covered metal containers and the containers clearly labeled. (General Safety Regulations 1986/164, 22)
The employer must ensure that where there is a risk
that an explosive or flammable atmosphere is likely to be ignited by sparks,
the exterior surface of any tool used by an employee is made of non-sparking
material. (General Safety Regulations 1986/164, 40)
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
Employees who ship and receive dangerous goods must have TDG training and must carry their TDG training certificate at all times. (Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations 1986/118, 3)
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