Allergic to work's universal cleaner. What shall I do?

scooby088

You are using a concentrate you need to wear gloves when using it, also if it splashed you uniform did you wash it thoroughly enough as the chemical could still be on it.

Orville

Basically your using this as an excuse because you don't want to do the cleaning. Buy a pair of gloves and get on with it like everyone else.

amiehall

I would be concerned if a chemical burned my skin! What does it say on the bottle/concentrate container about its hazard rating and protective equipment requirements.

That aside, possibly you could ask a colleague to refill the bottle from concentrate if you have a specific allergy?

System

amiehall wrote: »

I would be concerned if a chemical burned my skin! What does it say on the bottle/concentrate container about its hazard rating and protective equipment requirements.

That aside, possibly you could ask a colleague to refill the bottle from concentrate if you have a specific allergy?

There is no hazard warning on the bottle as it's supposed to be non hazardous!! The product is called D10. Please google D10 cleaner.

Like with everyone with allergies, you only find out if you allergic to something when you use, eat or touch something.

Today I filled an accident form and as the manager was not in, it has not gone further. I am staying away from cleaning until further notice.

System

Like most people with allergies, they only discover their allergies when something they touch, eat, wear etc gives them an allergic reaction.

The cleaning product is D10 and there are no hazard warnings as it's supposed to be non-hazardous! Please feel free to google d10 cleaner.

So far, I have filled in an accident form and no managers in today, so nothing could be done. Staying away from cleaning at the moment.

Plus Orville grow up! I cannot fake a chemical burn/rash!

Yorkie1

Is this the product?
http://www.strachans.co.uk/msds/AU8010%20SUMA%20BAC%20CONC%20D10%20-%2013.04.12.pdf

IF SO, nitrile rubber gloves of a certain thickness are advised before handling in situations where the concentrated product may come into contact with unprotected skin.

Orville

ScarletMarble wrote: »

Like most people with allergies, they only discover their allergies when something they touch, eat, wear etc gives them an allergic reaction.

The cleaning product is D10 and there are no hazard warnings as it's supposed to be non-hazardous! Please feel free to google d10 cleaner.

So far, I have filled in an accident form and no managers in today, so nothing could be done. Staying away from cleaning at the moment.

Plus Orville grow up! I cannot fake a chemical burn/rash!

I know exactly what d10 is. It is used in supermarkets (the big green one for example) on food counters \ shelves. There is No way you'd be getting chemical burns from that. As said get a pair of gloves, stop looking for excuses and get on with it.

System

Have I missed something? Rubber gloves?

The OP got it on the cuff of their uniform. As soon as you take the rubber gloves off after working with the stuff then you still have the contamination on the clothing which will transfer to the skin. The clothing also needs to be removed if contaminated to prevent further skin contact

GwylimT

We used to use that at work, you're meant to wear gloves when using the concentrated product, just buy a pair of gloves, you say they go walk about but I'm sure you are either capable of locking them in a drawer or bringing them to work with you.

System

Yorkie1 wrote: »

Is this the product?
http://www.strachans.co.uk/msds/AU8010%20SUMA%20BAC%20CONC%20D10%20-%2013.04.12.pdf

IF SO, nitrile rubber gloves of a certain thickness are advised before handling in situations where the concentrated product may come into contact with unprotected skin.

It is but there are no warning signs on the bottles we spray with or the dispensing unit that holds the concentrated stuff.

Will have to print that page off

Here is what I see at work http://www.instockgroup.co.uk/housekeeping-kitchen-chemicals-c8/sanitisers-c12/suma-bac-d10-cleaner-sanitiser-super-concentrate-4x1-5lt-p1994

http://www.ig-groupuk.com/general-cleaning-c6/non-core-products-c403/divermite-d10-dispenser-p4204

http://www.catercleansupplies.com/section.php/631/1/d10-trigger-sprayers-750ml

Yes no warning things on them! Was also told by the then manager when trained on how to fill the bottles up, no need to wear PPE/gloves as it's safe!