Section 17 in The Himachal Pradesh Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules, 2014
17. Security, storage and incident management of acids/corrosive substances by users (except individuals).
- A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlining the measures undertaken for security, storage and incident management of acids or corrosive substances shall be prepared and prominently displayed in the premises of the user, which are as under :-(1)Security of acid or corrosive substances.(a)a person shall be accountable for possession and safekeeping of acid in the premises;(b)the storage of acid or corrosive shall be under the supervision of such person;(c)the storage of acid or corrosive shall be under double lock system to ensure more security;(d)a register of usage of acid shall be maintained and the same shall be filed with the concerned SDM (or Tehsildar wherever the office of SDM does not exist) in each quarter; and(e)there shall be compulsory checking of the students and personnel leaving the laboratories or place of storage where acid or corrosive is used or stored.(2)storage of acids or corrosive substances, -(a)the chemicals shall be stored in plastic or other suitable containers;(b)all storage containers shall be labelled to indicate the identity of the chemicals and the hazards involved and the precautions to be taken;(c)incompatible chemicals shall not be stored together;(d)the inventory of corrosive chemicals shall be kept to a minimum;(e)protective gloves, aprons, safety glasses and face shields should be worn where appropriate;(f)Acids should be diluted with care-always add acid to water, never add water to acid.(g)Skin contact: Quickly take off contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Quickly and gently blot or brush away excess chemical. Immediately flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes. Do not interrupt flushing, if it can be done safely; continue flushing during transport to hospital. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor if treatment is urgently required, or call transport to a hospital.(h)Eye contact: Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective gloves if necessary. Quickly and gently blot or brush chemical off the face. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes, while holding the eyelid(s) open. If a contact lens is present, do not delay flushing or attempt to remove the lens. Neutral saline solution may be used as soon as it is available. Do not interrupt flushing. If necessary, continue flushing during transport to hospital.(i)Ingestion: Have victim rinse mouth with water. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Have victim rinse mouth with water again. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. If treatment is urgently required, transport victim to a hospital.(j)Inhalation: Take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). Move victim to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, trained personnel should administer emergency oxygen. Do not allow victim to move about unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary edema may be delayed. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport to a hospital.
