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6650

Chlorine Safety

2.0

Drinking Water and Wastewater

Core Compliance Group, Inc.

M Thomas

dglaser@corecompliance.com

724 316-6359 Ext.

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This course provides a basic understanding of chlorine safety as it relates to use in the treatment of water and wastewater including: • Chemical properties • Chlorine cylinders • Transportation, storage, and handling • Piping/feed systems • Connecting and unloading to the system • Building/structure concerns • Safety and personal protection equipment • Handling emergencies • Medical aspects and first aid

Basic thru Advanced

This course is based on information and guidelines from The Chlorine Institute's and is designed to ensure client personnel who work with or near chlorine understand 1) the hazards associated with chlorine, 2) safe work practices for handling, storing, using and transporting chlorine, 3) use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and 4) proper emergency response procedures. • Properties and physical characteristics of chlorine • Hazards of compressed gases and safe work practices • Hazards of chlorine • Safe chlorine handling for water and wastewater operators • Generic emergency action/response plans • Emergency response for chlorine container leaks†

This training is intended for water and wastewater staff who work with or around chlorine including those new to the water and wastewater treatment or new to the use of chlorine gas as a disinfectant.

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