Protective Measures in Plating Operations
Author: Robby
Protective measures in electroplating operation mainly include the following aspects:
Chemical protection: In electroplating operations, employees should wear protective eyewear, gloves and protective clothing. Protective eyewear protects the eyes from chemical sprays and particles; gloves block chemical corrosion and scratches to the skin; and protective clothing avoids direct skin contact with chemicals.
Heavy metal protection: Heavy metals such as chromium, nickel and copper are often used in electroplating operations, which may cause damage to the human body in high concentrations and prolonged exposure. Therefore, employees should wear appropriate respiratory protection equipment such as gas masks or respirators to prevent inhalation of harmful gases and particles. Earplugs or ear muffs should also be worn to protect hearing from noise damage.
High-temperature protection: When performing high-temperature plating operations, employees must wear high-temperature-resistant gloves and fire-resistant clothing to stop the heat from directly damaging the skin. Meanwhile, protective measures should be strengthened for high temperature working areas, such as the use of heat-insulating mats and fireproof fences, etc. Attention should be paid to replenishing sufficient water to prevent heatstroke and dehydration.
Personal hygiene: You should take a bath and change clothes after work, and wash your hands and face before meals to prevent highly toxic substances from entering the body through the skin and respiratory tract. For highly toxic substances such as cyanide, special attention should be paid to preventing inhalation of its gas and dust, as well as preventing skin absorption and food contamination.
Ventilation measures: Workplaces should be well ventilated to remove indoor hazardous gases and dusts and to avoid prolonged exposure of employees to hazardous environments. In addition, air quality in the workplace should be checked regularly to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
Emergency treatment: A strict management system should be established for the receipt and storage of highly toxic substances to prevent misuse. Factory infirmary or workshop bathroom should be prepared for poisoning first aid, including first aid drugs and first aid measures.
Through the above measures, the occupational hazards in electroplating operation can be effectively reduced to protect the health and safety of employees.