| Title |
Safe handling of chlorine from drums and cylinders. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
HSG |
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| Series Number |
40 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1999 |
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| Length |
92 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717616460 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£14.00 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Edition |
2nd. ed. |
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| Notes |
health and safety guidance. (HSG40) (HSG 40) (HS G 40) supersedes earlier edition entitled, 'Chlorine from drums and cylinders.' ISBNs 0118839683, 0717610063 and Guidance note, chemical safety 16 (GN CS 16)(GNCS16) (GNCS 16) entitled, 'Chlorine vapourisers.' ISBN 0118835289. |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance regarding the control measures for the safe storage and use of chlorine in cylinders (ie receptacles of 33 kg to 73 kg capacity) and drums (33kg to 1 tonne capacity). Aimed primarily at managers of drum and cylinder installations, but it is also relevant for plant supervisors, design and maintenance engineers and safety professionals. Contents:Management of health and safety and risk assessment; Risk assessment; Design and location installations; Types of installation; Design and location of the installation; Ventilation; Chlorine detectors and alarms; Pipework; Protection and against corrosion; Vaporisers; Chlorine absorption system (fume scrubber); Procedures and training; Operating instructions; Maintenance and inspection; Training; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Emergency arrangements; Emergency equipment; Control of leakages; Appendices; Toxicological properties and first aid; Characteristics of chlorine; Relevant legislation and HSE guidance; Useful contacts and standards; Outside installations and inside installations; Types of vaporiser; Emergency plans. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Chemicals; Process rooms; Good practice; Shut off devices; Marking; Emergency isolation; Pressure control valves; Corrosion; Competency audit |
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