Why is personal cleanliness important?
Personal cleanliness helps protect people working with hazardous materials: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or going to the toilet. • Remove contaminated clothing since it may be a severe fire or health hazard. • Do not wear or carry items contaminated with oxidizing or flammable gases into areas having ignition sources or where smoking is allowed. • Store food and tobacco products in uncontaminated areas. • Clean yourself thoroughly at the end of the workday. Why is equipment maintenance important? Regular workplace inspections can help to spot situations where compressed gases are stored, handled, or used in potentially hazardous ways. Regular inspection of equipment can provide a warning of potential hazards: • Examine regulators, pressure relief valves and cylinder connections. • Ensure that cylinders are free of corrosion, leakage, pitting, dents or gouges. • Regular equipment maintenance can prevent hazardous conditions in the workplace. Ensure that maintenance pers
