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Hi,
Can anyone help? We are going to begin using undiluted descaler, I have the MSDS sheet which states self contained breathing aperatus must be used in handling, does this mean during use? Do I have to use this as it would be used all day and the breathing aperatus would become a nuicance. Could I just use an LEV system instead?
Thanks
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Mike,
What are you descaling? Is this an open or a closed system?
LEV is certainly more useful, so long as it's effective of course!
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We are descaling kettles, we don't have a system in place as of yet just looking at saftey before we start the job.
Would an LEV system be enough, and would I be ok to not use a self contained breathing apparatus even though the MSDS sheet states it should be used? I am carrying out a risk assessment of course.
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Domestic Kettles?
I can buy a brand-new Kettle from Tesco for £5.
On that basis, I'm surprised anyone would consider refurb.
All things considered, do you really need all this grief (including costs in safe disposal of the very nasty waste)?
Buy new ones, price offset with what you can get for scrap value on the old ones.
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I agree with ron,
There are products to descale domestic kettles in the supermarkets I use at home. I never considered using LEV or BA equipment just a well ventilated space!
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Mike
If anyone can give you a yes or no reply on the information you have supplied than I would suggest you ignore it!
Without knowing the actual product you are using, how you are using it, the time exposure for staff, any other products that you may be using in conjunction with it you ask an impossible question to answer.
I agree with Ron is this a cost affective scheme?
If you think it is then you need to do a proper COSHH assessment the info on the data sheet alone is not enough, but from what you have already been told it sounds like a nasty product. I know saying that will not be popular with our current government but this is what proper safety is all about.
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