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Difficulty: MediumSafety Procedures and Environmental Controls

An IT technician is preparing to use a solvent-based aerosol contact cleaner to remove heavy residue and oxidation from circuit board connectors inside an industrial control cabinet. According to standard environmental safety protocols and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), which of the following safety precautions should the technician implement during this process? (Select TWO.)

  1. Perform the cleaning operation in a well-ventilated area or utilize local exhaust ventilation.Answer
  2. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles.Answer
  3. C
    Attach an ESD grounding strap clip directly to the neutral line of an active AC power receptacle.
  4. D
    Use a standard non-ESD shop vacuum directly over the spraying zone to immediately capture liquid droplets.

Answer

The technician must perform the cleaning in a well-ventilated area and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles.
When working with aerosol chemical solvents, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) require adequate room ventilation or exhaust mechanisms to prevent toxic fume inhalation. Additionally, appropriate PPE such as safety goggles and chemical-resistant gloves must be worn to safeguard against accidental skin exposure or eye contact.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the aerosol contact cleaner.
Identified toxic vapor inhalation risks and dermal/ocular contact hazards associated with chemical solvents.
SDS documentation outlines mandated environmental controls and personal safety requirements for handling hazardous chemicals.
2
Establish proper environmental controls and personal protection.
Ensure continuous air circulation/ventilation and don safety goggles with chemical-resistant gloves prior to spraying.
Ventilation prevents chemical vapor accumulation while PPE protects the eyes and skin from direct splash hazards.

Key Concept

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance, ventilation, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for chemical contact cleaners.
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