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What are some safety tips for washing vehicles? Wear safety-toe, non-slip-sole rubber boots.

eye protection hearing protection

requirement Wear safety-toe, non-slip-sole rubber boots.
ppe Wear hearing protection.
requirement Read and understand the labels (WHMIS and consumer products) and safety data sheets (SDSs) for all products used.
ppe Protect skin, eyes, and lungs when using solvents. Use appropriate personal protective equipment for the products being used.
requirement Check that solvent storage tanks and containers are correctly bonded and grounded to reduce static electricity.
requirement Remove immediately any clothing saturated in solvents and wash skin with soap and water thoroughly.
requirement Watch out for burns from hot water and back blasts from water or dirt particles.
requirement Do not direct high-velocity streams of water on yourself or others.
requirement Do not use solvents to remove oil and grease from hands. Use soap and water or a waterless cleanser.

When using steam cleaners and high-pressure washers:

requirement Always read the instruction manual before using any equipment.
requirement Never spray near a power source. Electric shock may occur.
requirement Use eye protection. A fast, strong spray can move objects.
requirement Wear waterproof clothing, including boots.
ppe Wear protective clothing to protect from burns and splatter.
requirement Never direct the spray towards any person or your body. The water pressure may break or enter the skin, causing severe injury.
requirement Be aware that the spray gun may cause kickback.
requirement Fill or drain a fuel tank outdoors, away from sources of ignition.
requirement If using gasoline-powered equipment, do not use them in an enclosed space or a building. Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur.
requirement If using electric-powered equipment, make sure it is plugged into an outlet with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Do not let extension cords rest in water.

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