Garages - Washing and Cleaning

• Wear safety-toe, non-slip sole rubber boots.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Protect skin when using solvents. Use appropriate hand protection for the materials being used. Check that solvent storage tanks and containers are correctly bonded and grounded.
• Remove immediately any clothing saturated in solvents and wash skin with soap and water thoroughly.
• Watch out for burns from hot water and back blast from water or dirt particles.
• Do not direct high velocity streams of water on yourself or others.
• Do not use solvents to remove oil and grease from hands. Use soap and water or a waterless cleanser.
• Read and understand information provided in the SDS of all cleaning products or solutions that are you using.

When using steam cleaners and high pressure washers:

• Always read the instruction manual before using any equipment.
• Never spray near a power source.
• Use eye protection.
• Wear waterproof clothing.
• Wear protective clothing to protect from burns and splatter.
• Never direct the spray towards any person or your body.
• Make sure that there is adequate ventilation, especially if you are using a fuel-powered washer.
• Be aware that the spray gun may cause kickback.
• Fill or drain a fuel tank outdoors, away from sources of ignition.

• Minimize sweeping to reduce dust. Vacuum where possible.
• Remove accumulation of grease and oil by scraping up or shovelling the material into a disposal container.
• Absorb the remaining oil film with non-combustible absorbent material.
• Wash the floor with an industrial, non-volatile, biodegradable detergent solution.
• Rinse floor with clean water.
• Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
• Treat the waste as if it has the same hazardous properties as the original chemicals or materials.
• Dispose of all chemicals, materials, and wastes according to local environmental laws.