Potential Hazard
- Possible employee exposure to chemicals.
Possible Solutions
- Identify chemical hazards and perform appropriate exposure
evaluations.
- Perform exposure measurements for the chemicals used.
- See 1910.1000,
Table
Z-1, which contains permissible exposure limits for various chemicals.
- Address all dermal exposures.
- Provide appropriate ventilation to reduce concentration levels in the air. Three-sided enclosures, or
"wet benches" are commonly used.
- Provide PPE [1910 Subpart I]
as appropriate to prevent eye and skin contact.
- Use respiratory protection [1910.134] when necessary to further reduce exposure and protect employees.
- Design and use specialized processing,
material handling, and storage equipment to properly contain corrosive chemicals. Consider both normal use and emergency scenarios. Use automation, when possible.
- Install emergency facilities to provide immediate treatment in the event of an
accidental exposure. According to 1910.151, provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the
eyes and body for immediate emergency use
whenever the eyes or body may be exposed to corrosive
materials.
Additional Information
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