Hardi Mercury Covamax series Operator's Instruction Manual

2 - Safety2. 3CHEMICAL SAFETY€ DANGER: Avoid risk of chemical contamination. Always read chemical labels and pressure test theequipment with clean water prior to filling. Never eat, drink or smoke when spraying or working withcontaminated equipment.€ DANGER: Never drink from any of the sprayer's tanks.€ DANGER: Never assume that the contents of any tank is safe to drink.€ DANGER: Chemical contamination poses a serious health risk. It is the responsibility of the operator to makesure safe work practices are observed and correct safety equipment and clothing is used.Safety EquipmentDepending on the type of chemical used, some or all of thefollowing protective clothing and equipment will be required (seediagram to right).Contaminated Clothing and EquipmentContaminated clothing should be carefully removed, safelyisolated and then appropriately laundered or disposed of, takingcare not to contaminate other work areas. Tools and equipmentused must also be safely isolated and carefully washed anddecontaminated.Australian Safety StandardsProtective clothing and equipment must conform to AustralianSafety Standards and must always be used when handlingchemicals, operating the sprayer and during the cleaning anddecontamination process.Chemical InformationAlways read the chemical manufacturer’s labels as they containcritical information about your safety and the environment. Always consider the environment when disposing ofchemical residue (see section on decontamination). Chemical labels are registered by the National RegistrationAuthority. Laws vary from state to state regarding the purpose for which a chemical may be used so consult yourlocal authorities.€ DANGER: Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Always read chemical labels and carefully follow safetyrecommendations to the letter.μ Attention: Please refer to the chapter on “Cleaning and De-contamination” in the Operation section of this manualfor further information.1. Hearing Protection2. Eyes and Face Protection3. Respirator4. Chemical Resistant Overalls5. Chemical Resistant Gloves6. Chemical Resistant Boots123456