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. 10 10 1 General Requirements <br /> ■ While handling hazardous or toxic chemicals and/or materials, personnel will <br /> follow directions and comply with any warnings or cautions affixed to the <br /> containers Any questions concerning the use of such chemicals and personal <br /> protective equipment required will be directed to the Project Safety Officer <br /> ■ The Project Safety Officer will maintain on site Material Safety Data Sheets <br /> (MSDS) for all chemicals, flammables, solvents, paints, and other hazardous <br /> products used on the project Exceptions may be made in the case of common <br /> fuels (e g, diesel, kerosene, gasohol, or gasoline) or common paints, solvents or <br /> adhesive products used in small quantities and that are adequately labeled as to <br /> contents and safe use on the container supplied by the manufacturer <br /> ■ All chemicals shall be stored in safe and clearly labeled containers and in <br /> accordance with manufacturer's instructions <br /> 1010 2 Solvents and Paints <br /> When solvents and paints are being used, care shall be taken to avoid injury due to <br /> inhalation of toxic materials, adsorption of toxics through the skin, adverse skin reaction, or <br /> damage to the eyes, and to prevent fire The following minimum requirements apply <br /> e Adequate ventilation must be maintained at all times when paints or solvents are <br /> used <br /> ■ Personnel shall use respiratory protection and protective clothing as necessary to <br /> protect them from any toxic effects of the materials in use <br /> ■ Flammable solvents and pants shall not be used near potential sources of <br /> ignition <br /> ■ Flammable paints and solvents must be stored in an approved (Factory Mutual <br /> or Underwriters Laboratories) flammable liquids storage cabinet when storage is <br /> required inside buildings If an approved cabinet is not available, paints and <br /> solvents must be removed from buildings when not in use, and no quantity in <br /> excess of that needed to meet the immediate requirements of the job shall be <br /> stockpiled in buildings <br /> ■ Flammable solvents must be dispensed in safety cans with flash arresters bearing <br /> a Factory Mutual or Underwriters approval These containers must be clearly <br /> identified as to their contents <br /> 10-15 REV 4/92-EGI <br />�, 111 <br />