Potential Hazard
- Possible
employee exposure to corrosive exhaust gases, including
hydrogen chloride. Gases such as hydrogen
chloride can be irritating and corrosive to the eyes, skin, and
mucous membranes. Exposure to high concentrations can
cause laryngitis, bronchitis, and pulmonary edema.
Possible Solutions
- Identify exhaust gas hazards and perform appropriate exposure
evaluations.
- Identify and evaluate all potential exposure scenarios, for example:
startup, operations, maintenance, cleaning, emergencies, and so forth.
- See 1910.1000, Table
Z-1, which contains permissible exposure limits for various substances.
- Provide appropriate ventilation to reduce gas concentration levels in the air.
- Provide PPE [1910
Subpart I] as appropriate to prevent contact with exhaust gases.
- Use respiratory protection [1910.134] when necessary to further reduce exposure and protect employees.
Additional Information
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