| Document ID (ISN) | 47242 |
| CIS number |
86-2063 |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
CSST No.143
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| Author(s) |
Studer P. |
| Title |
Prevention of occupational accidents and diseases in water treatment |
| Original title |
Unfallverhütung und Gesundheitsschutz bei der Wasseraufbereitung [in German]
Prevenzione infortuni e salvaguardia della salute nei lavori di rigenerazione dell'acqua [in Italian]
Prévention des accidents et des maladies professionnelles lors du traitement de l'eau [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Caisse nationale suisse d'assurance en cas d'accidents, case postale, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Sep. 1986. 48p. Illus. 24 ref. |
| Abstract |
Review of water-treatment agents (chlorine and derivatives, bromine, ozone, adjuvants and additives). General safety rules for water-treatment facilities (areas for storage and dispensing of chemicals; operation of equipment; safe handling of chemicals, especially caustic ones; choice of personal protective equipment). In annexes: descriptions of accidents and tables giving properties of chemicals and safety instructions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
water treatment; water; drinking water purification; public water supply; harmful substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
chlorine; threshold limit values; additives; bromine; ozone; activated carbon; water softeners; flocculation agents; storage; chemical products; disinfectants; first aid; personal protective equipment; caustic substances |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Water and sanitation services
Inorganic substances
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