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6.12.2.2 On-Site Generation and Feeding
Equipment. For ozone,
hypochlorite, and chlorine dioxide refer
to Water Treatment
Plant Design , Chapter 10, "Oxidation and
Disinfection," AWWA,
third edition; Recommended Standards for
Water Works, Part 5,
"Chemical Application," Health Education
Services, 1997 edition.
6.12.2.3 Chemical Feeders. Refer to Water Treatment Plant
Design, Chapter 15, Chemicals and Chemical Handling, AWWA, third
edition.
6.12.2.4 Safety Precautions.
Provide the following safety
factors, as a minimum:
a)
First aid kits.
b) Continuous toxic gas monitors with alarms and
pressure demand self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for
emergency gas situations.
c) A readily accessible potable water supply to wash
away chemical spills including emergency deluge shower and
eyewash facilities located within easy access to those in need.
Recommended Standards for Water Works , 1997 edition, suggest
that a water holding tank that will allow water to come to room
temperature should be installed in the water line feeding the
deluge shower and eye washing device. Other methods of water
tempering can be considered on an individual basis.
d) Special handling clothing and accessories, such as
gloves, goggles, aprons, and dust masks.
e) Adequate ventilat ion. For facilities using gaseous
chlorine or ammonia (chloramines), and exhaust fan for
ventilation needs to be located near the floor, with intake near
ceiling on opposite wall.
f) No electrical convenience outlets in activated
carbon storage or feeding rooms. Store activated carbon in a
separate room with adequate fire protection.
g) Entry into confined spaces will require adherence
to a gas free engineering program. Refer to 29 CFR Part 1910
for regulations regarding entry into confined spaces.
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