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To: J. A. Clapperton INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Date: September 23, 1972 From: Zeb G. Bell, Jr. Location: 19-East Subject: Hazards in the Chlor-Alkali Indus' This is the outline suggested to Dr. Key during my visit to NXOSH. We need to help NIOSH and tell them where to get flow diagrams for the various processes. Also, Dr. Key did not have a list of member companies of the Chlorine Institute. Can we get this to Dr. Key? Zeb G. Bell, Jr. /hab Enc. Cc : R. E. Widing J BB 0013941:| f HAZARDS IN THE CHLOR-ALKALI INDUSTRY PREFACE INTRODUCTION HISTORY PRIMARY MANUFACTURING PROCESSES Diaphragm Cells: Description of operation, flow diagram, materials encountered. Mercury Cells: Description of operation, flow diagram, materials encountered. AUXILIARY OPERATIONS Environmental Control Units - Their purpose and hazards Maintenance * Materials Handling Loading, Transfer and Transportation Facilities POTENTIAL CHEMICAL HAZARDS Chlorine, NaOH, KOH, HC1, H2SO4, Mercury, NaSA, Asbestos, Lead, Hjj Chlorinated Organics POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARDS * Electrical, Thermal, Noise GENERAL SAFETY HAZARDS Fire and Explosions - H2, NCI3 Sanitation Housekeeping RECOMMENDED SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATION OF HAZARDS Air Sampling Medical Monitoring inspections - Checklist yI BB 0013942 t2 APPLICABLE METHODS TO MINIMIZE: 1. CHEMICAL HAZARDS Engineering Modifications Administrative - Responsibility Assignments, Reassignment Personal Protective Equipment Chemical Respiratory Skin Eyes 2. SAFETY HAZARDS Floors, Electrical # Head, Body, Footwear DEFINITION OF TERMS APPENDIX I. Assistance Register - Where to get help - State, Federal II. Evaluation Checklist III. Selected References | BB 0013943