Raw Material Use and
Handling
More efficient utilization of raw materials
will reduce losses and unnecessary waste generation:
- Ensure that employees:
- Use supplies only for their intended purpose
- Use only the amount necessary
- Have access to MSDS as required by OSHA
rules.
- Keep frequently used hazardous materials near the site
of use to minimize spills/accidents
- Provide transfer methods which prevent spills and quality
problems:
- Pipelines for intermediate transfer
- Gravity spigot or pump to dispense bulk liquid materials
- A spout and funnel for transferring liquids to different
containers
- Proper connection/disconnection of hoses and lines
- Control access to hazardous raw materials:
- Designate central personnel to distribute materials
- Limit access to employees trained in hazardous materials
handling and who understand the importance of first-in
first-out policy
- Keep records of when and why larger spills occurred in
order to identify spill prevention opportunities and document
related costs
Additional information on storage:
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