Venture Gulf Safety

Security Training
Centre
 Instructor

Course:
Chorine gas safe
Handling awareness
inline with Chlorine
Institute standard

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ERT - RESPONSE

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 Enviromental Impact

• Chlorine will have an adverse effect on the

environment due to the properties that make
it effective (toxic and corrosive)
• It will kill anything if exposed in high enough
concentrations

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 CHLORINE PROPERTIES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Environmental Hazards of
Chlorine
• Chlorine is not a naturally occurring chemical
• Mixing with water may form hydrochloric acid
• Causes bleached spots on leafy plants;
usually does not kill the plant but yield may
be affected
• Inhalation effects on animals are similar to
humans (dead animals may indicate chlorine)
• Water solubility is 6.93 lbs/100 gal of water;
concentrations below 0.1 ppm adversely
affects fragile aquatic life
• DOT lists chlorine as marine pollutant
Occidental Petroleum Qatar, Ltd.
 First Aid Measures
• Inhalation
• Skin Contact
• Eye Contact

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 First Aid Measures
Inhalation
• 30 ppm shortness of breath, chest pain, possible
vomiting
• 40 - 60 ppm severe irritation of lungs, fluid
collecting
• Prolonged exposure above 50 ppm:
unconsciousness & death
• 100 ppm may cause lethal dose
• Average Lethal Dose: 300 - 400 ppm for 30
minutes

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 First Aid Measures
Inhalation
• Rescuers wear an SCBA and have protective clothing
• Remove victim to fresh air without delay
• For minimal exposure (with minor burning of nose, throat,
eyes, respiratory track and cough) - no specific treatment
other than removal from chlorine atmosphere
• Victims normally will be symptom free within an hour or less
• Due to possible delayed pulmonary effect, they should receive
medical attention and be observed for several days

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 First Aid Measures
Skin Contact
• Liquid Contact
- Liquid will boil to gas drawing heat from skin
and generating a gaseous exposure
- Treat area for frostbite and chemical exposure
with a continuous stream of tepid water for 20
minutes
• Remove contaminated clothing
• If irritation persists after irrigation, or if skin is
broken or blistered, get medical attention promptly

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 First Aid Measures
Skin Contact
• Gaseous Contact
- Itching will develop as acid is formed on the
skin
- Do NOT use ointments without medical
direction

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 First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
• Acids produced in eyes can cause blindness
• Flush eyes with tepid running water for 15 - 20
minutes holding eyes open
• Do not transport victim until flushing has
completed
• Lift the lower and upper lids
• Get medical attention immediately. Victim should be
examined by an ophthalmologist. Contact lenses
should not be worn when working with chlorine

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 First Aid Measures
• Immediately remove the victim from further
exposure. Designated rescuers must wear
properly fitting, positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
other required safety equipment appropriate to
the work site.
• If the worker is not breathing, apply cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation in the nearest safe
area.
• Remove contaminated clothing but keep the
individual warm. conscious provide oxygen
immediately
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 First Aid Measures

• Be aware of possible accompanying

injuries (e.g. the victim may have fallen
when they were overcome) and treat them
accordingly.
• If the victim’s eyes are red and painful,
flush with Tepid (moderately
warm)amounts of clean water for at least
20 minutes.
• Ensure the worker receives medical care
as soon as possible. The worker must not
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Pamphlet 65: PPE Recommendations
•Criteria to be met first:
• Substance identified as
chlorine
• Determine if other
chemicals are involved
• Knowledge of Emergency
Response Planning
Guidelines (ERPG’s) for
chlorine
• Trained and experienced
employees
• Develop site safety plan
• Incident commander is in
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charge
 Considerations and Decisions
(gas vs. liquid)
GAS
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), positive
pressure
• Level B self-sealing suit or chemical tape on hands/feet
openings
• Not qualified for confined spaces
LIQUID
• SCBA, positive pressure
• Enhanced Level B
– Chemical protective suit
– Footwear cover
– Hood for head/neck protection
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Emergency Information
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• CHEMTREC
• Manufacturer
• Transporter

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 Summary

• Chlorine is a hazardous chemical

• Treat it with respect by knowing the risks and
proper handling techniques
• Focus on preventing accidental releases
• Chlorine is handled safely by thousands of
people daily
• Nothing gives a residual like Chlorine !!

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Course Over.
• Any Questions ?

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