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not smoke in areas where dry-cleaning solvent is
stowed or used. All stowage areas should be well
ventilated and checked regularly by the gas-free
engineer. Do not stow dry-cleaning solvent near
any substance that the solvent is not compatible
with including strong alkalies such as sodium
hydroxide, oxidizers such as calcium hypochlorite
and sodium nitrate, or powdered metals such as
aluminum.
SANITATION
To protect themselves, personnel working in
the dry-cleaning plant where they are exposed to
dry-cleaning solvents should receive a physical
examination on a schedule determined by the
medical officer. Dry-cleaning personnel should
wear clean uniforms, maintain good personal
hygiene, and wash hands frequently, especially
after visiting head facilities or handling soiled
clothing.
Dry-cleaning facilities should be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition at all times. The medical
officer should provide the dry-cleaning plant with
sanitation instructions and inspect the dry-
cleaning areas frequently. The medical officer
should also provide a copy of the sanitation
instructions to be posted in plain view in the dry-
cleaning area.
DRY-CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Dry cleaning, in spite of its name, is a washing
process. Steps in the process are roughly similar
to those for washing with water, but the dif-
ferences are important. The equipment used in
dry-cleaning fabrics is listed in the Naval Sea
Systems Command’s Navy Laundry and Dry-
Cleaning Equipment Catalog and is currently used
in shipboard dry-cleaning plants.
DRY-CLEANING MACHINE
The dry-cleaning machines shown in figures
6-2 and 6-3 are generally used on most Navy ships.
Figure 6-3.—VIC dry-cleaning machine.
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