Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 219
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Benzene Awareness
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Repeated skin contact leads to irritant contact dermatitis (rash); as with any petroleum solvent
(which Benzene is also classified as), it will leach the natural oils out of the skin. Direct contact
with the skin can cause erythema and/or blistering.
Benzene is irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes.
Flammable/dangerous fire risk: benzene has a very low flash point making it dangerous to have
any open flame, spark, or source of ignition when vapors are present.
Lower explosive (flammable) limit in air (LEL), 1.2%; upper explosive (flammable) limit in air (UEL),
7.8%
Personal Protective Measures
Workers must wear appropriate protective clothing (such as boots, gloves, sleeves, aprons, etc.) over any parts
of your body that could be exposed to liquid benzene.
Workers must wear splash-proof safety goggles if it is possible that benzene may get into your eyes. In addition,
you must wear a face shield if your face could be splashed with benzene liquid.
Respirators are required for those operations in which engineering controls or work practice controls are not
feasible to reduce exposure to the permissible level. However, where employers can document that benzene is
present in the workplace less than 30 days a year, respirators may be used in lieu of engineering controls.
Training
All workers will be provided awareness training in this program to be familiar with the potential hazards and
proper safe work procedures to follow if exposed to this health hazard. Training shall occur prior to the initial
assignment to work in an area where benzene is present. If exposures are above the action level, the exposure
plan will be implemented. Workers will be provided with information and training at least annually thereafter.
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