[dronai]

Have to work this weekend around electro paint process tanks. There is dried Phosphate material all over in the area. Anyone have any idea of the basic protective clothing for this type of chemical ?

 

[BDB]

Have to work this weekend around electro paint process tanks. There is dried Phosphate material all over in the area. Anyone have any idea of the basic protective clothing for this type of chemical ?

Ask to see their MSDS sheets

 

[dronai]

Ask to see their MSDS sheets

There will be nobody to ask. Plant will not be in operation.

 

[SparkyDino]

There will be nobody to ask. Plant will not be in operation.

I would think that they have clothing there already for employees.

There is still plenty of time to contact the business before the weekend and ask them what needs to be worn in that area & for them to leave a jump suit/gloves out for you. :thumbsup:

 

[dronai]

That's probably why they sub it out.

 

[SparkyDino]

That's probably why they sub it out.

may need a respirator also?

I hate chemicals

 

[wildleg]

is this a plant ? don't they have a safety officer/coordinator ?

don't know if these links are useful or not, but you might be able to follow them to helpful links:

http://www.paint.org/component/docman/doc_download/69-the-paint-and-coatings-industry-focuses-on-occupational-safety-with-its-hmis-system.html

http://www.paint.org/

http://www.paint.org/search.html?searchword=workplace+safety&ordering=&searchphrase=all

https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/industrial_hygiene/industrial_hygiene.html

 

[dronai]

is this a plant ? don't they have a safety officer/coordinator ?

Yes, but they are shut down for production so we can work on the weekend. My employer told me he has worked around this for years :whistling2: So he doesn't care, but I do. If I call now I may cause a problem.

 

[dronai]

may need a respirator also?

I hate chemicals

Yep, and if it's Zinc Phosphate which I think it is for electro dipping, it's also used for rodent poison !

Zinc phosphate is an inorganic chemical compound used as a corrosion resistant coating on metal surfaces either as part of an electroplating process or applied as a primer pigment. Wikipedia

 

[SparkyDino]

Yes, but they are shut down for production so we can work on the weekend. My employer told me he has worked around this for years :whistling2: So he doesn't care, but I do. If I call now I may cause a problem.

it's FLU season ya know [wink wink] :whistling2:

 

[macmikeman]

Pre antidote before hand with hydrofluoracidic acid prep- Drink a glass of tap water and brush your teeth with Crest. That should counteract anything.

 

[buddhakii]

Yes, but they are shut down for production so we can work on the weekend. My employer told me he has worked around this for years :whistling2: So he doesn't care, but I do. If I call now I may cause a problem.

So you're asking these guys because you don't trust your employer? I would think a little google research should give you the answer you're looking for. Or you could give the epa a call and see what they say about it.

 

[Semi-Ret Electrician]

Been in chemical plants for decades. MSDS sheets will be available and so will experienced safety folks.

Do what they tell you, ask questions, don't look up to see where that drip is coming from, wear a hard hat, chemical goggles, gloves, tyvec suit, etc whatever they wear. Wash your hands before and after taking a leak or scratching your eyes.

I always carried a roll of litmus paper in my pocket (and made my guys do it too) . Toss a bit in a puddle to see if it's safe to work in.

Because you even asked, you'll do fine!

 

[Jlarson]

I'd figure a tyvek (depending on how messy stuffs gonna get), goggles and a dust mask.



And remember with all chemical situations, if **** really goes down run like hell up wind. :thumbup: :laughing:

 

[dronai]

Been in chemical plants for decades. MSDS sheets will be available and so will experienced safety folks.

Do what they tell you, ask questions, don't look up to see where that drip is coming from, wear a hard hat, chemical goggles, gloves, tyvec suit, etc whatever they wear. Wash your hands before and after taking a leak or scratching your eyes.

I always carried a roll of litmus paper in my pocket (and made my guys do it too) . Toss a bit in a puddle to see if it's safe to work in.

Because you even asked, you'll do fine!

This is in a dried powder form all over the inside of the vessels we will be working in. We wear goggles, and hardhat only. I asked for a disposable suit today.

 

[dronai]

I'd figure a tyvek (depending on how messy stuffs gonna get), goggles and a dust mask.



And remember with all chemical situations, if **** really goes down run like hell up wind. :thumbup: :laughing:

:laughing: Remember these photo's from last time I was in there ?

 

[Celtic]

If I call now I may cause a problem.

If you end up dead, no problem?

 

[dronai]

If you end up dead, no problem?

Then no more posting from dronai, or Cletis and a few others :laughing:

 

[SparkyDino]

If you end up dead, no problem?

I agree! :thumbsup:

After everything I've seen & breathed already myself? My dad died from Mesothelioma and that worries me too.

I am very paranoid about chemicals & what gets into my body either breathed or topically absorbed thru the skin. you should be too bro dronai.

I never trust what someone tells me who's goal is to make a buck off me being in those type of environments. I check out the truth for myself.

 

[uconduit]

Pre antidote before hand with hydrofluoracidic acid prep- Drink a glass of tap water and brush your teeth with Crest. That should counteract anything.

... Or maybe safety training and perhaps a quantity calcium gluconate just in case.