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1. PURPOSE

1.1. The policy and procedure set forth in this section is established to give guidelines on
how procedures are followed in the process of receiving, storing, and dispensing
volatile solvents, toxic and hazardous materials.

2. REVISION HISTORY

2.1. The revision history is followed up by Q-Pulse

3. PERSONS AFFECTED

3.1. Mgr. Speciality Inspection

3.2. Dir. P&SCM

3.3. Dir. Base Maintenance

3.4. Dir. Line Maintenance

3.5. Dir. Component Maintenance

4. POLICY

4.1. The following policies and procedures shall be adhered to in the process of receiving,
storing, and dispensing volatile solvents, toxic and hazardous materials.

4.2. Handle hazardous materials with the following care:

a. When it is necessary for tool cribs to stock corrosive, flammable, or toxic

materials,
such materials shall be kept in unopened original containers or in approved
containers designated for such material contents. Open cans or buckets shall
not be stored under any condition.

b. If a new hazardous material is encountered by stores personnel and its

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properties to storage and handling are not known to the stores clerk assigned,
he shall bring the matter to his Team Leader attention.

Note: Engineering, Inventory and Purchasing Support Service, and Safety

Engineering are responsible to advise the Team Leader if such advice is
needed and requested.

5. DEFINITION

6. RESPONSIBILITY

6.1. It is the responsibility of the process owner (Director Supply Chain

management ET MRO) to:

6.1.1. Implement the procedure

6.1.2. Define KPIs to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the process

6.1.3. Follow up and if necessary revise the procedure

6.2. It is the responsibility of Receiving Inspectors to:

6.2.1. Check materials received from vendor for proper labeling and condition of the
container.

6.3. It is the responsibility of the Store Teamleaders to:

6.3.1. Comply with the necessary precautions in storing and issuing of the materials.

6.4. It is the responsibility of Users to:

6.4.1. Observe the safety precautions in the handling and application of these
materials.

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7. PROCEDURES

7.1. Inspect for proper labeling: Receiving Inspector

7.1.1. Check material recieved for proper labeling and condition of the container.

7.2. Did it pass inspection? Purchasing Team leader

7.2.1. Did it pass inspection?

7.2.2. If YES go to 7.3.

7.2.3. If NO go to 7.5.

7.3. Deliver it to stores: Receiving Inspector.

7.3.1. Deliver materials to stores for storage if it passes the acceptance inspection.

7.4. Segregate corrosive material: Store Clerk

7.4.1. Segregate Corrosive (or oxidizing) materials rom flammable materials in

handling and storage.

7.4.2. Do not intermix materials except as directed by process or material

specification.

7.4.3. Do not use glass containers for corrosive, flammable and toxic Material it is
prohibited, except standard acid carbons which are permitted for their
designated use.

7.5. Consult supplier: Purchasing Teamleader

7.5.1.1. Consult supplier for any shortcoming by the attention of Procurement

and Supply Chain Management Manager for handling.

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7.6. Issue materials in clean standard prescribed containers: Stores Clerk

7.6.1. Issue materials in clean, standard prescribed containers which are properly
identified by color code or other approved manner.

7.7. Do daily check on drums: Store Clerk

7.7.1. Perform a daily check must be made for leaking drums, bungs and spigots.

7.8. Is there any leak? Stores Clerk

7.8.1. Is there any leak?

7.8.2. If YES go to 7.9.

7.8.3. If NO go to 7.10.

7.9. Tighten or replace: Stores clerk

7.9.1. Tighten or replac leaking units.

7.9.2. Keep Drip pans clean and properly place, and regularly empty.

7.10. Ground drums: Store Clerk

7.10.1. Ground All drums from which flammables are dispensed.

7.10.2. Use self-closing faucets or approved pumps for drawing off fluid.

7.10.3. Position a drip pan under the faucet while the drum is in its dispensing rack.

7.10.4. Ground both container and drum while drawing fluid from the drum to the
receiving container, the two must be bonded together by means of a bond
cable, or metal-to-metal contact between the faucet spout and the fill-opening
rim.

7.11. Store Toxic materials at well ventilated area: Store Clerk

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7.11.1. Use adequate ventilation for materials, which produce toxic vapors or with
personal protective breathing equipment designed for the specific exposure.

7.11.2. Store out of direct sunlight and away from other heat sources to avoid
building up pressure inside the drums of Volatile solvents.

7.11.3. Allow as much fresh air as possible if undetermined vapor odors are noted,
and supervision must be notified.

7.11.4. Relieve internal pressure from storage drums when necessary, by the bung
should be cracked open slowly, and in a well ventilated area. Rubber gloves,
apron and eye protection must be worn.

7.11.5. Store and handle Flammable and toxic materials in clearly labeled
unbreakable containers, except in the case of certain acids which must be
handled in enclosed glass containers.

7.12. Avoid prolonged breathing: Supply Clerk

7.12.1. avoid prolonged breathing of vapor; use in areas with plenty of ventilation.
Use personal protective equipment.

7.13. Avoid contact Eastman 910 Adhesive: Supply clerk

7.13.1. avoid contact with skin and eyes

7.13.2. wear eye protection, long sleeves, and light rubber, neoprene or plastic
gloves.

7.14. Protect from combustion: supply clerk

7.14.1. Protect support from combustion and strict handling technique must be
employed and following WARNINGS must be observed:

a. Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces directly.

b. Do not use near sparks, heat, open flame or in areas of acute fire
hazard.

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7.15. Notify Team Leader: Store Clerk

7.15.1. Notify Team Leader if undetermined odor is noted in store.

7.16. Is there any contacts with hydraulic/eastman vapor? Supply Clerk

7.16.1. Is there any contact with hydraulic or Eastman vapor?

7.16.2. If YES go to 7.17.

7.16.3. If NO go to 7.18.

7.17. Wash & flush with plenty of water: Supply Clerk

7.17.1. Flush skin or eyes with plenty of water - then report for medical attention in
case of contact.

7.18. Wear eye protection: Supply Clerk

7.18.1. Put eye protection whenever there is possibility of dripping, splashing or

squirting skydrol.

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APPENDIX I

The following procedures should be followed for handling of Hydraulic (skydrol):

a. As skydrol acts as a paint remover, and is harmful to acetates,

deteriorates vinyls and softens plastics, spilled skydrols must be wiped off of
material surface with out any delay.
b. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. Skydrol is irritating to the
eye and the respiratory tracts and can cause drying and cracking of the skin.
c. Employees should wash hand thoroughly with soap and water before and
after work with skydrol.
d. Employees who work with skydrol longer than brief, intermittent periods should
apply a protective barrier cream, approved by ETHIOPIAN Medical
Department, at approximately two-hour intervals.
e. Note: Before cream application, hands should be thoroughly clean.
f. It is recommended that after the cream has been applied natural rubber gloves
be worn, preferably with cotton interlines.
g. Employees who work with skydrol for extended periods should wear clean
cloths daily and should remove such work clothing as soon after work as
possible.
h. In the event that clothing in contact with the skin becomes wet with skydrol, it
should be removed and washed before rewiring it. The skin should be promptly
and thoroughly washed with soap and water.
i. Eye protection should be worn whenever there is possibility of dripping,
splashing or squirting skydrol.

j. When a pressure leak develops, cover the leak with rags, if possible, to control
the resulting mist and leave the area until the mist has settled or dispersed. If it
is necessary to work in the mist, eye protection and respirator should be
worn.
k. Avoid exposure to vapors from overheated skydrol unless required respiratory
and eye protection is worn.
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CHEMICALS
TPM SECTION 9.1.4

High level Process

Dir Supply Chain
9.1.4
6.1 Process owner: Management CHEMICALS

Receiving Inspect for Deliver it to

Inspecter proper labeling r. YES stores
6.2 7.1 7.3

Did it pass
Purchasing
Teamleaders
inspection Consult supplier
6.3 7.2 7.5

NO
NO

Issue materials
Segregate in clean Do daily Is there Tighten or Store Toxic Notify
Store Clerk corrosive standard checks on Ground drums
6.4 material . prescribed drums, .
any leak? YES replace.
7.10
materials supervisor.
7.8 7.9 7.11 7.15
7.4 containers 7.7
7.6

Is there any Wash &

Supply clerk Avoid prolonged Avoid contact Protect from contacts with flush with Wear eye
6.5 breathing with eyes. combustion hydraulic/ YES plenty of protection
7.12 7.13 7.14 eastman vapore water .18
7.17
7.16

NO

Users Processes Up stream process

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