Water Testing & Adding Chemical

Safe Work Procedures - Water Testing and Adding Chemical

General/Brief Description of task	Testing water for campus closed loop system and domestic water systems
Frequency of task performed	Weekly
Hazards Identified	#2 – Chemical Exposure #8 – Eye Injury #10 – Lifting
P.P.E. required: Special tools required (if any)	Rubber Gloves Face Shield
Safe Work Procedure	Visually inspect worksite for possible hazards Refer to MSDS and WHMIS labels for Corrosion Inhibitors and Biocide for any necessary handling precautions All Personal Protective Equipment must be worn Ensure proper isolation of pot feeder is conducted Use extreme caution around equipment, as Hot Water Heating System (HWH) is hot Refer to Safe Work Practices for “Proper Lifting Techniques” as found in Appendix ‘A’ for salt addition to system Use caution while pressurizing softners

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