Corrosive Chemicals - Safety with
Corrosive chemicals, either acids or alkalis, are involved in the majority of chemical accidents in New Zealand factories. This booklet outlines the various hazards posed by corrosive chemicals and the safe work practices necessary to minimise those hazards.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Effects on the body
Hazard assessment
Transport and delivery
Storage and transfer
Protective clothing and equipment
Eyewashes and showers
Dealing with spillages
Notes on common corrosives
First aid measures
Making up caustic soda solutions
Accident case histories
Legislative requirements
