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XYLENES page =of b Good WORK PRACiiCES _an heip to reduce hazarcious Resnii'ator-v Pratec:inn xnosures. i ne foiiowin_a 'work_?racttces are recamme^pea: MIP:20PER USE OF RESPIRATORS IS DAINGEROUS. . "cn e^umment st:oL':d ti.iV be ,::eu it tine eniiJloVer has a Woriters whose ciorhina has been contaminated 6v ;vntten pmgram rhai rakes :nro account cvori•:piace conditions. Xvlenes should_hange into ciean ciothing promptly, requirements for woricer zaining. respirator Fir mstine and Contaminated work ::othes shouid be laundered by medical zxams.as described in OSHA _910.1=11. individuais who have been informed of the hazards of exposure to Xylenes. Where the potential exists for exposures over 100 ppm. eve wash fountains shouid be provided in the immediate use a MSnAiNTOSH approved cull facepiece respirator work area for ememencv ase. with an or2_anic van_or cartridge:canister. Increased If there is the oossibiirty oI 5k; n exoosure, emergencv Protection is obtained from full facez[ece powered-air shower facilities shouid be provided. purifying respirators. On skin contact with Xvienes, immediately wash or * If while wearing a fiiter. cartrid2c or canister respirator. shower to remove the chemicals. At the end of the you can smell, raste.or otherwise detect Xylenes. or in the workshift. wash any areas of rhe body that may have case of a full facepiece respirator you experience eve contacted Xvlenes,whether or not known skin contact has irritation, leave the area inunediateiv. Check to make sure occ-xTed. the respirator-ro-face seal is still good. If it is,replace the Do not eat. smoke. or drink where Xylenes are handled. filter, cartridge. or canister. If the seal is no Ion_ger rood, processed, or stored, since the chemicals can be you may need a new respirator. r swallowed. Wash hands carefuily before eating or Be sure to consider all potential exposures in your smoking. workplace. You may need a combination of filters. preniters, carrridges, or canisters to protect against PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQL7PNMINT dinerem farms of a chemical (such as vapor and mist) or against a mixture of chemicals_ WORKPLACE CONTROLS ARE BETTER THAN Where the potential for high exposure exists, use a PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQ JJTP!VffN71- However, for MSHAiNIOSH approved supplied-air respirator with a full some jobs (such as outside work, confuted space entry,jobs facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- done only once in a while, or jobs done while workplace pressure mode. For increased protection use in controls are being installed), personal protective equipment combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing may be appropriate. apparatus operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- pressure mode. OSHA 1910.k 3,_ requires employers to determine the Exposure to 900 ppm is immediately dangerous to life and appropriate personal protective equipment for each hazard and health. If the possibility of exposure above 900 ppm to train empioyecs on how and when to use protective exists, use a MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained equipment. breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. The following recommendations are only guidelines and may not apply to every situation. ILANDLING AND STORAGE Clothing * Prior to working with Xylenes you shouid be trained on ' Avoid skin contact with Xylenes. Wear protective gloves their proper handling and storage. and clothing. Safety equipment suppliersimanufacturers * Xylenes are not compatible with STRONG OXIDIZERS can provide recommendations on the most protective (such as CHLORINE,BROMINE and FLUORINE), glove clothing material for your operation. Sources of ignition, such as streaking and open flames, are " All protective clothing (suits, gloves. footwear, headgear) prohibited where Xylenes are used, handled, or stored in a should be clean. available each day, and nut on before manner that could create a potential fire or explosion work hazard. * ACGIH recommends the use of Polvvinvl Alcohol as a * Use only non-sparking tools and equipment, especially protective material. when opening and closing containers of Xylenes. _.. Eve Protection * Protect storage containers from physical damage. " - Wear splash-proof chemical goggles and face shield when working with liquid. unless full facepiece respiratory protection is worn