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S2170-07-12 - ATTACHMENT B T8 CCR §5218. Benzene - Appendix A <br /> <br /> Page B-2 of 2 June 2022 <br />IV. EMERGENCY AND FIRST-AID PROCEDURES. <br />A. Eye and Face Exposure. If benzene is splashed in your eyes, wash it out immediately with <br />large amounts of water. If irritation persists or vision appears to be affected see a doctor as <br />soon as possible. <br />B. Skin Exposure. If benzene is spilled on your clothing or skin, remove the contaminated <br />clothing and wash the exposed skin with large amounts of water and soap immediately. Wash <br />contaminated clothing before you wear it again. <br />C. Breathing. If you or any other person breathes in large amounts of benzene, get the exposed <br />person to fresh air at once. Apply artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Call for <br />medical assistance or a doctor as soon as possible. Never enter any vessel or confined space <br />where the benzene concentration might be high without proper safety equipment and at least <br />one other person present who will stay outside. A life line should be used. <br />D. Swallowing. If benzene has been swallowed and the patient is conscious, do not induce <br />vomiting. Call for medical assistance or a doctor immediately. <br />V. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS <br />If you are exposed to benzene at a concentration at or above 0.5 ppm as an 8-hour time weighted <br />average, or have been exposed above 10 ppm in the past while employed by your current employer, <br />your employer is required to provide an initial medical examination and history and laboratory tests <br />and annually thereafter. These tests shall be provided without cost to you. In addition, if you are <br />accidentally exposed to benzene (either by ingestion, inhalation, or skin/eye contact) under emergency <br />conditions known or suspected to constitute toxic exposure to benzene, your employer is required to <br />make special laboratory tests available to you. <br />VI. OBSERVATION OF MONITORING <br />Your employer is required to perform measurements that are representative of your exposure to <br />benzene and you or your designated representative are entitled to observe the monitoring procedure. <br />You are entitled to observe the steps taken in the measurement procedure and to record the results <br />obtained. When the monitoring procedure is taking place in an area where respirators or personal <br />protective clothing and equipment are required to be worn, you or your representative must also be <br />provided with, and must wear the protective clothing and equipment. <br />VII. ACCESS TO RECORDS <br />You or your representative are entitled to see the records of measurements of your exposure to benzene <br />upon written request to your employer. Your medical examination records can be furnished to yourself, <br />your physician or designated representative upon request by you to your employer. <br />VIII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE, HANDLING AND STORAGE <br />Benzene liquid is highly flammable. It should be stored in tightly closed containers in a cool, well <br />ventilated area. Benzene vapor may form explosive mixtures in air. All sources of ignition must be <br />controlled. Use non-sparking tools when opening or closing benzene containers. Fire extinguishers, <br />where provided, must be readily available. Know where they are located and how to operate them. <br />Smoking is prohibited in areas where benzene is used or stored. Ask your supervisor where benzene is <br />used in your area and for additional plant safety rules.