1094: Hot and

Corrosive Substances

PROTECTION, HANDLING, AND

STORAGE GUIDELINES
 INTRODUCTION
Handling hot and corrosive substances is crucial for workplace
safety and the integrity of equipment. These substances pose
significant risks, including structural damage and harm to
workers. Proper handling is essential to prevent corrosion,
maintain a safe work environment, and protect against
potential accidents or injuries. Adhering to guidelines ensures
the well-being of individuals and the longevity of equipment,
promoting a secure and efficient workplace.
 Protection of
Structure &
Equipment

 In all workplace where

corrosive gases, fumes,
mists or vapor are
generated and
liberated, adequate
measures shall be
taken to prevent
damage to structural
parts and factory
equipment by
corrosion.
 Handling
(1) Corrosive or hot liquids should be
handled in bulk by gravity system or
pressure pump system, extending to
the point or points of use so as to
eliminate transporting in small
container.
(2) Emptying receptacles containing
corrosives or hot liquids not provided
with drain cock shall be by pumps,
tipping appliances or other suitable
apparatus.
(3) Where portable receptacles are
used for corrosive liquids, transport
inside factories shall be effected
without the escape of fumes or mists
and preferably by mechanical means.
(4) Receptacles shall be kept securely
closed except during extraction of
the contents.
Spillage of Acids
and Alkalies
(1) Floors in rooms where corrosive
liquids are manufactured, handled or
used shall be kept as dry as possible.
(2) Spillage should be avoided. Spilled
corrosive liquid shall be guarded until
removed to prevent workers from
stepping or getting into contact with
it.
(3) Spilled or escaping corrosive acid
shall not be absorbed by sawdust,
waste cloth or other organic
materials but shall be flushed out
with water or neutralized with chalk
or lime.
Diluting Acids:
When diluting acid with water, the acid shall be poured slowly
into the water, with constant stirring of the mixture. Water shall
never be poured into acid.
 Physical Contact
With Corrosive
Substances:
(1) In workrooms where corrosive
liquids are manufactured,
handled or used, clean running
water, and quick operating eye
fountains and shower baths shall
be installed and maintained in or
adjacent to such workrooms
readily accessible to all workers.
(2) Workers exposed to physical
contact with corrosive or hot
liquids or to caustic compounds
of calcium, potassium, sodium or
their dusts, shall be provided
with and shall use protective
clothing and equipment
conforming to the requirements
of Rule 1080
1095: STORAGE
1) Vats, pans, and open tanks containing hot corrosive or toxic liquids shall, when the opening or top is less than 1 m
(3.3 ft) above the floor or working level, be either:
a. raised so the top will not be less than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the floor or working level, or
b. guarded on all sides by enclosures or by standard railings and when the top is less than 15 cm. (6 in.) above the
floor shall be provided with standard toe boards.
The provisions of a. and b. shall apply to every vat, pan or tank irrespective of the nature of the liquid it may contain
(2) Where vats, pans or open tanks containing hot, corrosive or toxic liquids adjoin, the space shall be fenced.
(3) Vats, pans, or open tanks containing hot, corrosive or toxic liquids shall be provided with. pipes or drains of
sufficient capacity to carry off the contents without spilling or their backing up on the floor.
(4) Above-ground tanks containing hot, corrosive or poisonous liquids shall be: a. surrounded by pits, catch basins or
depressions of sufficient size to hold the entire contents in case of rupture, and b. provided with overflow pipes
leading to tanks or to safe places outside the building.
(5) Walkways shall not cross over open vats, pans or tanks containing hot, corrosive or toxic liquids. Where it is
necessary to install service walkways for access to agitator drives or valves or for taking samples, such walkways
shall be:
a. not less than 50 cm (20 in.) in width;
b. provided on both sides with standard railings and toe boards, and
c. kept clean and dry at all times

Vats and Tanks

Storage Tanks for Non-Flammable Hazardous Liquids:
1. Tanks used for storage of non-flammable hazardous liquids shall
be:

a. located above ground or floor level;

b. supported so that leakage from any part of the tank will be noticeable;
c. surrounded with pits, catch basins or depressions of sufficient size to hold the
entire contents of the largest tank in the event of rupture,
d. covered with protective paint to prevent corrosion from moisture or fumes; and
e. provide and with stairways or permanent ladders and platforms, where necessary.
for convenient and safe access to all parts of the tank and with floors or platforms
preferably of metal grating
2) Tanks used for storing non-flammable hazardous liquids shall not be
placed above passageways.

(3) Tanks used for storing non-flammable hazardous liquids stored in pits
below ground level:
a. the pits shall be of concrete or masonry with sufficient space between
the walls and the tanks to permit the passage of any person at any
point, and
b. the tanks shall be mounted 38 to 45 cm. (15 to 18 in.) above the
bottom of the pit.

(4) Pits containing sunken tanks used for storing non-flammable

hazardous liquids shall be provided with covers and fixed ladders for
safe access.
(5) All control-valves for sunken tanks used for storing non-flammable hazardous
liquids shall be
a. situated or of such design that they can be turned without any person entering the
pit, and
b. provided with locking devices operated from the outlets of the pit.

(6) Workers entering storage tanks and pits containing hazardous liquids shall be
provided with personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to the
requirements of Rule 1080.

7) Tanks used for storing corrosive or caustic liquids shall be provided with:
a. a permanent open wet pipe not less than 5 cm. (2 in.) in diameter at the highest
point in the tank, and
b. a drain connection at the lowest point in the tank discharging into a safe place.

8. Tanks used for storing corrosive or caustic liquids shall have the filling connections
at the top and the discharge pipes 15 cm. (6 in.) above the bottom.
 Carboys for
Acids
1.Carboys containing acids must be individually encased in baskets or boxes
with noncombustible packing material.
2. Store carboys with acids in separate rooms or buildings with concrete
floors, anti-acid protection, or brick floors properly drained and protected
from dampness, extreme heat, or sudden temperature changes.
3. Avoid stacking carboys containing acids; use suitable storage racks or
wooden strips on the floor.
4. Provide special handling equipment like two-wheeled carboy trucks for
transporting acids to and from storage.
5. Ensure adequate equipment for emptying carboys is provided and used.
6. Store empty acid carboys separately from filled ones.
7. Thoroughly wash out empty carboys by turning them upside down with a
stream of water and draining before storage.
8. Examine carboys, along with their baskets or boxes, for condition before
filling them with acid.
 1096: Use of Lead and Its
Compounds

Definitions: lead compounds means any organic or inorganic derivatives of lead .

 Control Measures:
1. A substitute substance or agent less injurious or
harmful shall be used instead of lead such as zinc
oxide or titanium oxide instead of white lead in
paint manufacture
2. Processes involving the use of lead and its
compounds shall be enclosed and mechanical
handling methods should be used or employed
 and
Handling:
Stocks of lead materials
shall be kept in special
storage rooms outside
the workrooms.
Workrooms. in which
lead materials are Storage and Handling:
handled shall be located
in relation to other parts
of the shop of factory in
as small an area as
possible to confine the
lead and to concentrate
control measures in that
area.
 Local Exhaust System:

Properly designed exhaust systems, capable

of carrying or drawing of air contaminants to
maintain or control the threshold limit value
of lead in the atmosphere, shall be provided
for all processes which generate lead, fumes
or dusts. The contaminants removed shall not
be allowed to re-enter the workrooms or to
pollute other parts of the workplace or the
surrounding areas.
 Personal
Protective
Equipment:
Appropriate protective
equipment and clothing
such as overalls, head
covering, goggles,
gloves, aprons and
respirators shall be
issued free of charge to
lead workers by the
employer who shall see
to their proper use and
maintenance
 Smoking
or
Eating:
Smoking, chewing,
eating and the keeping
of food in workrooms
where lead or its
compounds are used
and handled shall not
be allowed.
 Storage Lockers:

Suitable storage
lockers for street and
work-clothes shall be
issued to each Storage Lockers:

worker exposed to
lead and its
compounds.
Adequate washing
facilities shall be
provided.
 Physical Examination:
Workers exposed to lead shall be subjected to
periodic physical examination and laboratory
examination at intervals of not more than six (6)
months and where the degree of contamination
rises above the threshold limit value, such physical
examination shall be conducted at least once every
three (3) months and a record of such
examinations shall be open to authorized agents
and to the exposed workers.
 Conclusion:
The guidelines provided in the given topic (1094: Hot and Corrosive
Substances, 1095: Storage, and 1096: Use of Lead and Its Compounds)
focus on ensuring workplace safety when dealing with corrosive
substances, storage of hazardous liquids, and handling lead and its
compounds. The regulations cover various aspects, including
protection of structures and equipment, proper handling procedures,
spillage management, storage requirements, and safety measures for
lead exposure.
Questions:
1. How can the workplace ensure the prevention of structural damage caused by
corrosive substances?
2. What are the recommended methods for handling corrosive liquids in bulk?
3. In what ways does the regulation address the spillage of acids and alkalies,
and what measures should be taken?
4. What are the specific safety provisions for vats, pans, and open tanks
containing hot corrosive or toxic liquids?
5. How does the regulation address the storage and handling of carboys
containing acids, and what precautions are recommended ?