What are basic safe practices for working with oxidizing liquids and solids?

What are basic safe practices for working with oxidizing liquids and solids?

Following these basic safe practices will help protect you from the hazards of oxidizing materials:

• Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all of the materials used in your work.
• Know the hazards (fire/explosion, health, corrosivity, chemical reactivity) of the materials used in your work.
• Know which materials you work with are oxidizing materials.
• Store oxidizing materials in suitable labelled containers, in a cool, dry place, and according to any other conditions that may be required.
• Avoid or eliminate ignition sources (sparks, smoking, flames, hot surfaces) when working with oxidizing materials.
• Store, handle and use oxidizing materials in well-ventilated areas away from combustible and other incompatible materials.
• Handle containers safely to avoid damaging them.
• Dispense oxidizing materials carefully, using compatible equipment and containers.
• Keep containers closed when not in use.
• Keep only the smallest amounts possible (not more than one day's supply) in the work area.
• Do not return contaminated or unused oxidizers back to the original container.
• Practice good housekeeping, personal cleanliness and proper equipment maintenance.
• Handle and dispose of oxidizing wastes safely.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for each of the jobs you do.
• Know how to handle emergencies (fires, spills, personal injury) involving the oxidizing materials you work with.
• Follow the health and safety rules that apply to your job.