Solvent Safety

What are Solvents
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Typical uses of Solvents
Flammable and Combustible Solvents
Limits of Flammability of Solvents
Flammable Solvent Safe Practices
Health Hazards of Solvents
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Solvents and Skin
Solvents and the Eyes
Solvent vapors in the Air
Permissible Exposure Limits
Solvent Vapor Exposure
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Ways to reduce Solvent Vapor Exposure
Ventilation
2 Topics
General Ventilation
Exhaust Ventilation
PPE for Solvent Exposure
10 Topics
Use of Respirators
Employee Respirator Training
Types of Respirators for Solvents
Respirator Cartridges for Solvents
How Cartridge Respirators Work
Air-line Respirators For Solvents
Respirator Fit
Types of Fit-Testing
Gloves for Solvent Skin Protection
Chemical-Resistant Gloves Facts
Solvents and Hazard Communication
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Container Labels
Solvent Disposal
Final Exam- Solvent Safety
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How Cartridge Respirators Work

Solvent Safety PPE for Solvent Exposure How Cartridge Respirators Work
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How Cartridge Respirators Work

This picture shows how air moves in and out of the respirator. The act of breathing creates a negative pressure inside the mask, which is why these and dust masks are sometimes called “negative pressure respirators”. If the mask does not fit properly along the edges, contaminated air can enter.  This is why fit-testing is essential when using these kind of respirators.

 

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