Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 217
Health and Safety Program Manual
Teamwrkx
Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Benzene Awareness
Reference: B-2
This Guidance Document is offered and provided by Teamwrkx Construction, Inc. as guidance to assist its
subcontractor partners in complying with the minimum requirements of the Clients they are connected to
and/or facilities they are registered for, as well providing other helpful information to assist in the
development of successful safety programs that address potential exposure hazards for employees. The
information and material in this Guidance Document is offered for informational purposes only and
Teamwrkx Construction does not make any warranties or representations with respect to the content,
quality, accuracy or completeness of any information or material contained herein. TEAMWRKX
CONSTRUCTION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, TITLE, OR INFRINGMENT OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR
OTHERWISE. Teamwrkx Construction assumes no legal liability for the content, quality, accuracy, or
completeness of the information or material contained in this template. In no event will Teamwrkx
Construction be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, general, consequential, incidental,
exemplary, or special, arising from the use of this template. This template has been made available for general
use only on an “as-is” basis. All access to, and use of, this template is at the member’s risk. It is the
responsibility of the member to ensure that the information contained in this template is suitable for the
purpose and applicable to the member. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that the program addresses
applicable legislation.
PURPOSE
This safety guideline is intended to provide suitable information to all workers regarding the potential toxic
effects of Benzene so that adequate measures can be taken to limit exposure through controls in the workplace
pertaining to the service provided by COMPANY NAME; hereafter referred to as “The Company”.
PROCEDURES
General
Of all the hydrocarbons, Benzene poses the most serious long-term threat. Exposure over time, to even low
levels of Benzene, can cause leukemia, blood changes and aplastic anemia. The Company workers are not
permitted to work in areas where there may be a potential for Benzene exposure.
Characteristics
Benzene is a colorless to light-yellow liquid with a pleasant, sweet odor.
x Formula (C6H6)
1
