Friday, January 15, 2010

CLEAN GREEN

Did you know?
Doctors have concluded that there is a definite connection between our health and the use of everyday common household cleaning chemicals.

Did you know?
Childhood asthma has nearly doubled in the last 20 years and some cleaners may be triggers to asthma attacks. (American Lung Association)

How does this relate to the power washing industry?
Many different types of chemicals are used in the cleaning of commercial and residential areas. Some of these chemicals are poison some are known carcinogens others are corrosive. If you have been handling these chemicals for very long the chances are great that you have been subjected to over exposure of one or more of these hazardous materials. You may have exposed your employees your customers their employees, customers or even their families to these same hazards.

Know the chemicals that you use.
Educate yourself about the hazards involved in exposure to the cleaning chemicals that you have chosen to use in the performance of your job.

Your employees have the “Right to Know”.
The law requires that you educate your employees regarding the hazards of their jobs including chemicals being used. You must also make the MSDS available to them at all times.

Your customers should be protected.
Your customers will seldom question the dangers involved in the chemicals that you use. You must choose chemicals wisely and use them correctly to protect all people involved.

Don’t use chemicals unless you have to. If you have to use chemicals don’t use chemicals that are any more aggressive than what is required to do the job. Avoid the use of hazardous materials where others may be affected by their use.

Be Safe! Be Careful! Be Advised! Be Aware!

Think Green

1 comment:

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