Chlorine
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Chlorine
Chlorine is found in almost every town because it is used in water and sewage treatment. Workers who handle chlorine should be familiar with its hazard properties, and emergency responders must be trained in response techniques!
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Chlorine training "Chlorine," a safety training program about the hazards of chlorine and safe response to incidents involving chlorine, is part of the HazChem Series. "Chlorine" is available separately or as a part of the series.

Chlorine is found in almost every town because it is used in water and sewage treatment. Chlorine vapors, heavier than air, remain close to the ground and expand rapidly when released, creating a hazardous atmosphere. Topics covered in this safety video:

  • Vapor behavior
  • Protective clothing for mitigation activity
  • Methods of leak detection
  • Container design
  • Chlorine Institute A, B and C kits
  • Use of water to cool containers and for vapor control. 25 minutes.

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