Potential Hazard
- Potential chemical exposures to maintenance personnel working on
reaction chambers, pumps, and other associated equipment that
may contain reaction-product residues.
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 chemical concentration levels in the air.
- 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.
- Implement appropriate maintenance procedures and work
practices designed to prevent or minimize exposure. Provide
proper training for maintenance and other affected personnel.
- Install emergency facilities to provide immediate treatment in the event of an
accidental exposure to corrosive materials. 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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