Wiki Page, Community Fluoridation: Module 5 - Laboratory Analysis Part 1

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You should keep your gear in a designated location convenient to the point-of-use. A locker or a storage cabinet can serve this function. Avoid contamination by keeping other clothing or gear in a separate location.

Hazards to water facility operators from water fluoridation are like other operational and chemical hazards already present at the facility.

Excessive exposure to concentrated chemicals can result in illness or death.

Personal safety gear should always be worn for the unexpected excessive exposure incidents, which is where operators experience most injuries and toxic exposures.

HFS Acid Safety Recommendations by the CDC:

1. The operator should wear the following PPE:

1. Full face shield and splash-proof safety goggles; and

1. Gauntlet neoprene gloves with cuffs, which should be a minimum length of 12 inches (30.5 cm);

2. Heavy-duty, acid-proof neoprene apron or acid-proof clothing and shoes.

2. A safety shower and an eye wash station must be available and easily accessible.

Dry Feeder safety recommendations by the CDC:

1. The operator should wear the following gear

1. A NIOSH/MSHA-approved, N-series particulate respirator (i.e., chemical mask) with soft rubber face-to-mask seal and replaceable cartridges (49-51);

2. Gauntlet neoprene gloves with cuffs, which should be a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) long;

3. Splash-proof safety goggles; and

4. Heavy-duty, acid-proof neoprene apron.

1. The state school technician should wear the following PPE:

2. An eye wash solution should be readily available and easily accessible.

3. Exposure to fluoride chemicals

If the operator gets dry chemicals on the skin, he or she should thoroughly wash the contaminated skin area immediately and should change work clothing daily no later than the close of the work day

Saturator safety recommendations by the CDC:

1. The operator should wear the following PPE:

1. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)- approved, N-series particulate respirator (i.e., chemical mask) with a soft rubber face-to-mask seal and replaceable cartridges (49-51);

2. Splash-proof safety goggles;

3. Gauntlet neoprene gloves, which should be a minimum length of 12 inches (30.5 cm); and

4. Heavy-duty, acid-proof neoprene apron.

2. An eye wash station should be available and easily accessible.

Now, it's time for a quiz! Click next at the bottom for Module 5 - Quiz 1.