DANGER

	Dry Ice Safety
Safety Management System 2007		SMS ST008 2007

DANGER

"DRY ICE" (FROZEN CO₂)
"DRY ICE" GIVES OFF A COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS,

THAT DISPLACES OXYGEN IN THE AIR

HOW TO HANDLE

VENTILATE BOX BEFORE ENTERING

"DRY ICE" WILL CAUSE FROSTBITE (-109⁰F) TO THE SKIN - WEAR COTTON GLOVES / GALLEY TOWELS TO HANDLE

NEVER PLACE CONTAINERS WITH "DRY ICE" IN COOLER / FREEZER

Dispose of "Dry ice" by placing it in well ventilated area OUTSIDE QUARTERS / GALLEY to evaporate

if required to place "dry ice" in freezer to maintain temperature during operation shutdowns (hurricanes) – place a sign on door acknowledging thAT frozen co₂ is present and to ventilate completely before entering