when your job calls for using cleaning chemicals it's important that you understand the proper handling of these products so that you may do your job safely and effectively before using any chemical products you should receive appropriate training from your employer about the safe use of the products in addition to your training however there are some important points you should keep in mind the product label has all the pertinent information you need to use the product safely and effectively the label will tell you what the product is used for the directions will tell you how the
product is to be used including instructions on how to dilute the product with water if it's a concentrate always follow dilution directions and measure carefully and never add anything unless it's called for on the label the directions will also guide you and how the products should be applied whether by spraying wiping or mopping the label will tell you if the product needs some kind of agitation such as scrubbing or brushing and whether or not rinsing is required the product label is your best source for important safety information for your protection chemical manufacturers provide warnings when
there are hazards involved the warnings you might encounter are caution which is the least hazardous warning which indicates a more hazardous product and danger which means the product can be very hazardous if not used properly additionally some solvent type products will be labeled as combustible flammable or extremely flammable indicating increasing degrees of flammability these products should be used with great care and never around sparks or open flames if warnings are present on the label you also find a list of recommended safety equipment such as gloves goggles or boots you should know that your employer is
required to furnish you with any necessary safety gear finally the label lists recommended first-aid procedures as well as recommendations for storage handling and disposal often your employer will purchase concentrated products designed to be mixed with water and dispensed into secondary containers prior to use it's very important that the secondary container is properly labeled identifying the type of product any applicable hazard warnings and listing recommended safety gear OSHA regulations require your employer to furnish such labels for any hazardous materials if you have concerns about using any hazardous materials you can get more information on the product
by consulting the materials Safety Data Sheet that the chemical manufacturer provides with each product the MSDS contains detailed information about the products including ingredients health hazards first-aid physical data spill response recommendations and information about storage transportation and disposal your employer must keep an MSDS for every hazardous product on file and at your disposal now let's look at a chemical product safety checklist that will help keep you on this safe side before using any cleaning product read the entire label then follow the directions given if there is anything you don't understand see your supervisor if you
want further safety information consult the material safety data sheet on file with your employer if a cleaning product must be mixed with water measure precisely don't try to beef up your cleaning solution follow the directions never mix two or more cleaning products together unless the label recommends it even ordinary household cleaners like ammonia and bleach can form a deadly gas when they are combined never try to use a product for any purposes other than those stated on the label always use the safety items recommended on the product label never use combustible or flammable products near
sparks or flames never use a product from an unmarked container when in doubt consult your supervisor in case of any accidents such as spilling a chemical product on skin or clothing even on the floor don't delay take immediate action use recommended first-aid procedures or spill response procedures finally be sure that you observe general safety rules don't try to lift objects that are too heavy for you don't leave any objects where others may stumble or trip over them don't stack things in an unstable or unsafe manner keep your work area clean and uncluttered report any safety
problems that you observe encourage your co-workers to be as safety conscious as you are your friends at Zepp manufacturing company wants you to remember this all cleaning products that are sold by reputable manufacturers can be used safely as long as the label directions and precautions are read and follow and don't forget that safety is everyone's business
