What personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary for working with film processing chemicals?
Protecting employees from potential harm when using equipment or in certain work situations is an important part of providing a safe workplace. While a radiographic film processing operation is typically considered a low hazard activity, there are certain operations where employees need to be protected from potential hazards. An understanding of the potential sources and measures to protect employees from the hazards is an important element in the health and safety program at your facility. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is important whenever the possibility of contact with chemicals exists. When handling chemical products, Carestream Health always recommends that users wear safety glasses with side shields, impervious gloves (neoprene or nitrile), and wearing an apron or other protective clothing that is impervious to chemicals, which will protect the eyes, prevent contact with the skin and chemicals from coming in contact with your clothing. Dust or vapor masks are no
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