Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part IV Handling of Toxic Substances

Toxic substances shall be handled in such a manner as to eliminate or minimize the discharge into a working

environment of dusts, fumes, mists, gases, vapors, or smoke.

Persons who handle toxic substances shall be instructed as to the hazardous nature and proper handling procedures

for such substances.

Section 11. - Transfer

to shock incident to normal handling, and shall be of materials that will not react dangerously with or be significantly deteriorated by the substance packed therein.

A container which has been used for toxic substance shall not be used for any other substances unless the

requirements of Part III, Section 9, of these rules and regulations are satisfied.

Section 13. - Carboys

(a)

By suction from a vacuum pump or aspirator.

(b)

By starting a siphon with a rubber or plastic bulb ejector.

(c)

By using a carboy incinerator which hold the carboy firmly by the top and sides and automatically returns to the neutral position when released.

When carboys must be moved from one location to another within the plant, a long-handled carboy truck shall be used.

It shall pick up the boxed carboys under the handle cleat or by the bottom cleat provided on all standard 12- or 13-gallon boxed carboys.

Section 14. - Piping

Standard operating procedures for dealing with an accidental spill or splash of a toxic substance shall be posted in

working areas. Personnel shall be instructed regarding the provisions thereof