| The use of hazardous and corrosive chemicals is currently present in all sectors of industrial activity including craft industry: Approximately 7 out of 10 industries handle hazardous and corrosive chemicals.
Handling these chemicals must only be done under strict safety rules that ensure protection for operators, environment and industries.
The following text displays general information and practical guidelines to avoid daily risks related to chemicals handling. A brief insight to Chemistry... Introduction The general information and the practical guidelines cited below correspond to extracts from the book: Controlling Chemicals Risks in Industry (Maîtriser les risques des produits chimiques en enterprise) written by the chemical engineering expert Adrien Hillion.
The book, a guide based on field experience, will provide you with the basic rules to be known to optimize indoor and outdoor safety (workplaces, storage spaces, infrastructures, operation methods, men and environment). | | There are 8 existing types of chemicals: | - Corrosive products
- Inflammable products
- Toxic products
- Harmful products
- Explosive products
- Combustive products
- Inert products
- Chemical compounds
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Which operations are considered risky when handling and working with chemicals?
There are 10 operations clearly identified as risky:
- Transportation and delivery
- Receipt of Chemicals
- Handling portion packaging (mobile packaging)
- Bulk transfer
- Storage
- Packaging
- Sample taking
- Making chemical preparations
- Handling chemicals on different units
- Wastes recuperation and elimination
Which are the main types of corrosive products and how are they used?
There are 3 main types of corrosive chemicals:
Since Stockage & Systèmes specializes in the handling of bulk corrosive products, we will detail below how to receive them.
How to block the receiving valves?
Receiving valves must be blocked separately. Only the receiving operator will be authorized to unblock the valves during transfer. This measure reinforces safety and reduces the risks of chemical reactions resulting from mixture between non-compatible substances.
For further information : Adrien Hillion, Maîtriser les risques des produits chimiques dans l'entreprise, edited by Editions Lavoisier. www.lavoisier.fr
