| Title |
Maintenance and cleaning of solvent degreasing plant. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (55 kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
EIS |
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| Series Number |
20 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2003 |
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| Length |
6 pages |
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| Stock Code |
EIS20REV1 |
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| Edition |
rev ed. |
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| Notes |
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY TO ORDER.
Fold-up leaflet. Engineering information sheet no. 20 (EIS20(rev1)) (EIS 20rev1) (EIS 20 rev1) supersedes 1998 edition entitled, 'Maintenance and cleaning of solvent degreasing tanks.' (EIS20) |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet highlights the risks involved in cleaning solvent degreasing plant (degreasers, particulary when tanks are entered, and describes the precautions which need to be taken to do the work safely. It places most emphasis on open-topped degreasers because these have the greatest potential for causing over-exposure. Contents: What are the risks? Legal requirements; The need for the maintenance; Plant maintenance; Cooling water supply; Condesing coils; Rim ventilation; other ventilation systems; Top safety cut-out; Bottom safety cut-out; Solvent level; Solvent condition; Leaks; Water separator; Lids; Waste management; Degreaser 'clean-out' procedure; Methods of cleaning; Entry into degreasing tanks; Precautions; Degreasers in pits; Cleaning through sludge doors; Cleaning from the top; Degreaser entry without breathing apparatus; Further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Engineering; Solvents; Trichloroethylene; 1,1,1 trichloroethane; Methylene chloride; perchloroethylene |
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