Recognition, Control of Chemical Hazards and Environmental Regulations in Plating Operations

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Piplani, D. Paul, author.

Conference Name:

Airframe Finishing, Maintenance & Repair Conference & Exposition (1993-04-05 : East Hartford, Connecticut, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1993

Summary:

Metal finishing operations normally use and store large amounts of toxic, corrosive, oxidizing, organic additives and flammable chemicals; ranging from cyanides and fluorides to sulfuric acid, et ceteraEstablishing and maintaining a safe and healthful workplace per OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (1986) is primarily the employer's responsibility but employees have responsibilities, too.Often, on-the-job safety isn't an issue until an accident occurs, leading to serious injuries, lost production and expensive workers' compensation claims.The present paper discusses anticipation, recognition, measurement, magnitude and control of health hazards arising in plating operations

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Publisher Number:

931064

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Restricted for use by site license