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22 PAMPHLET 1 5.3 CI Pamphlet 65 (11.1) provides PPE recommendations for responders to a chlorine release. Keep unnecessary personnel away and isolate the hazard area. Persons potentially affected by a chlorine release should be evacuated or sheltered-in-place as circumstances warrant. Area chlorine monitors and wind direction indicators can supply timely information (e.g., escape routes) to help determine whether personnel are to be evacuated or sheltered in place. When evacuation is necessary, potentially exposed persons should move to a point upwind of the leak. To escape in the shortest time, persons already in a contaminated area should move crosswind. Because chlorine is heavier than air, higher elevations are preferable. When inside a building and sheltering-in-place is selected, shelter by closing all windows, doors and other openings, and turning off air conditioners and air intake systems. Personnel should move to the side of the building furthest from the release. Care must be taken not to position personnel without an escape route. A safe position may be made hazardous by a change in wind direction. New leaks may occur or the existing leak may get larger. If notification of local authorities is required, the following information should be provided: Company name, address, telephone number and the name of the person(s) to contact for further information Description of the emergency Travel directions to the site Type and size of container involved Corrective measure being applied Other pertinent information, i.e., weather conditions, injuries, etc. There are specific government requirements for reporting a hazardous chemical release. Releases must be reported in a timely manner. See CI Pamphlet 64 (11.1). RESPONSE TO A FIRE If fire is present or imminent, chlorine containers and equipment should be moved away from the fire, if it is possible to do so safely. If a non-leaking container or equipment cannot be moved, it should be kept cool by applying water on it. Water should not be used directly on a chlorine leak. Chlorine and water react forming acids and the leak will quickly get worse. However, where several containers are involved and some are leaking, it may be prudent to use a water spray to help cool the non-leaking containers. Whenever containers have been exposed to flames, cooling water should be applied until well after the fire is out and the containers are cooled.PDF Image | Chlorine Basics 8
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