Employed to counter the risks posed by the occurring risks

Often the major exposure risks of disulfide oil occur through the following routes. These include inhalation, ingestion into the body, contact with the eye and skin and absorption via the skin.

In case of risk occurrence, various approaches can be employed to counter the risks posed by the occurring risks. When a fire occurs from this substance, various approaches can be employed. These include the use of flooding quantities of water in form of fog, sing foam, dry chemicals, as well as carbon dioxide. As a precaution, run-off waters should be kept away from sewer lines and sources of water. Often it is advisable not to distinguish such fires unless the flow of the substance cannot be terminated. The affected containers need to be cooled using flooded water quantities which should be applied from a distance as far away as possible.

Additionally, sparks, flames and ignition sources should be concealed away from any exposures from the tank containing the chemical (Johnson, 1992: 107). Fly ashes are useful in absorbing the liquid in case of spillage just like any other commercial sorbents. Natural barriers are additionally useful in spillage limitation. Protective clothing is also useful as they help minimize the effect on personnel in case of spillage. It is advisable, that in case of spillage fires, personnel should fight it from the upwind side and breathing of vapors should be avoided. Personnel should also be provided with gloves which are chemically protective, protection boots, and protective gloves (Viscusi, 1998: 87). First aid facilities and equipment should be availed in addition to availing of property ventilation to minimize the effects in case of spillage. Water sources should be availed at places near the tank to ensure accessibility in case of spillage of the chemical to the personnel. In case of contamination, there should be designated isolation points for contaminated materials including clothing, shoes, and other substances in order to minimize effects.

Based on the NFPA ratings on a scale of 0-4 in increasing severity, disulfide compounds’ impact is classified. Effects often depend on whether they are on long term or short-term basis.