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Due to its low vapor pressure, Cal-OSHA PELs and STELs have not been established for <br /> diesel fuel. <br /> Benzene <br /> Benzene is a colorless to light-yellow liquid with an aromatic odor. Inhalation or absorption <br /> of benzene can cause irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and respiratory system. Prolonged <br /> exposure can cause giddiness,headache,nausea, staggered gait, and fatigue. <br /> The Cal-OSHA PEL for benzene is 1 ppm; the STEL for benzene is 5 ppm. <br /> Toluene <br /> Toluene is a colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent odor. Inhalation or absorption of toluene <br /> can cause irritation to the eyes and nose, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, dermatitis, <br /> liver, and kidney damage. <br /> The Cal-OSHA PEL for toluene is 100 ppm; the STEL for toluene is 150 ppm. The ceiling <br /> limit (the maximum concentration of an airborne contaminant to which an employee may be <br /> exposed at any time) for toluene is 500 ppm. <br /> Ethvlbenzene <br /> Ethylbenzene is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Inhalation or absorption of <br /> ethylbenzene can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, headache, dermatitis, <br /> narcosis, and coma. <br /> The Cal-OSHA PEL for ethylbenzene is 100 ppm; the STEL for ethylbenzene is 125 ppm. <br /> Xylene Compounds <br /> Xylene compounds (ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene) are colorless liquids with aromatic odors. <br /> Inhalation or absorption of xylene compounds can cause irritation to the eyes, skin nose, <br /> throat, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,vomiting, and dermatitis. <br /> The Cal-OSHA PEL for xylene compounds is 100 ppm; the STEL for xylene compounds is <br /> 300 ppm. <br /> 4.0 RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY <br /> It is anticipated that there will be no significant or major potential source of exposures due to <br /> the scope of work to be performed on this project. An analyses of site specific hazards with <br /> respect to chemical and physical hazards are discussed below. <br /> In general, the principal routes of exposure on any site include inhalation, absorption, dermal <br /> contact, and ingestion. With respect to the scope of work to be performed, the potential <br /> SSP.Project No. 3 Date <br />