Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 47 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Subchapter I - TEXTILE INDUSTRIES
DYEING AND FINISHING
Section 47.352 - Special hazards

(a) Caustic soda or potash. When caustic soda or caustic potash is used, means shall be provided for emptying containers in which the material is received without employes coming in contact with the caustic. Steam solution towers or specially arranged hoists and vats with provisions to prevent splashing may be used for this purpose.

(b) Carboys. Carboys shall be provided with inclinators or the acid dispensed from them by pumps or hand operated siphons. The carboys shall not be stored close to steam pipes.

(c) Clear water, oils, soda. If corrosive materials such as concentrated acid or caustic soda are used, clean water shall be piped so as to be within easy reach of employes. A solution of bicarbonate of soda shall be available for use in cases of acid burns, and a supply of mineral or vegetable oil shall be kept on hand at all times for the relief of victims of caustic soda burns. Care shall be exercised to prevent the deterioration of these preparations.

(d) Pipes and drains. Dye kettles and vats which may at any time contain hot or corrosive liquids shall not empty on the floor but shall be provided with pipes or drains of sufficient capacity to carry off the contents of the vat without backing up on the floor.

(e) Tanks and vats. Tanks and vats containing hot or corrosive liquids shall be so protected that employes do not accidentally fall into them. This may be done either by railings or other means or by elevating the tank or vat to a height of 3 or more feet above the floor or working platform.