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GASOLINE oane- of n - - - `!C' �!t``-- sc 1 __....:'.:»^ ..,...,... �. ..........al:^,.. Jt :ii •t~_ ..:µiilu,avl. ..uuatiu .ilLal�lZ :� �:rc.Ji iS i�R` eii 'J�i 1Fiu pure^.tial and most severe nesith itazares that coati result tom Drese^t s}rrtnroM. :fitn an c ram. -Medical e5L5 than look for '2:Dosure_ Duration of er:oosure. concmiration of the dam-affe .'.:re�cv JonC are iiut a siIaSiitilt2 For controlling Aitlstanc.- and acher tactors ,vial arfec- '✓our susce,onDility Lo =Vosurc. 2tty or the pote:idal effects described below_ - -- - -—-- Reauest copies of your medical resting. You have a te=al HE UTH HAZARD INFORAL-.TION right to this inr'grrnation under OSIS 1910..0. WORKY'LACE CONTROLS RIND PRACTICIES :acute Health Effects the following acute (short-term) health of ects may occur Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a irnmediateiv or shortly_ after exposure to Gasoline: hazardous substance. ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the most effective wav of reducing exposure. The best Contact can cause eye and skin irritation, protecrion is to enclose operations and/or provide local Breathing Gasoline can cause 'irritation of the nose and exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. Isolating throat causing cough and wheezing. operations can also reduce exposure. Using respirators or * High levels can cause headache, nausea dizziness, protective equipment is less effective than the controls irregular heartbeat. poor coordination, seizures, coma, mentioned above. but is sometimes necessary. and even death. In evaluating the controls present in your workplace. Chronic Health Effects consider: (1) how hazardous the substance is, (-) how much the following chronic(Ione-term)health effects can occur at of the substance is released into the workplace and (3) some time after exposure to Gasoline and can last for months whether harmful skin or eve contact could occur. Special or years: controls should be in place for hip-hiv toxic chemicals or when significant skin. eve, or breathing exposures are Cancer Hazard possible. ` There is limited evidence that Gasoline causes cancer in animals. It may cause caner of the kidney. In addition,the following control is recommended: * Many scientists believe there is no safe level of exposure to a carcinogen. " Where possible, automatically pump liquid Gasoline from drums,barrels, or other storage containers to process Reproductive Hazard containers. High exposures during pregnancy may damage the developing fetus. Good WORK PRACTICES can help to reduce hazardous exposures. The following work practices are recommended: Other Long-Term Effects Repeated exposure can cause permanent eve damage. * Workers whose clothing has been contaminated by * Prolonged contact can cause a rash with drying and Gasoline should change into clean clothing promptly. cracking of the skin. * Do not take contaminated work clothes home. Family Repeated high exposure may damage the lungs. members could be exposed. Repeated exposure may cause poor appetite, muscle * Contaminated work clothes should be laundered by weakness, cramps,and possible brain damage. individuals who have been informed of the hazards of Gasoline may damage the kidneys. exposure to Gasoline. Since Gasoline often contains Lead and Bert_ene, these * Wash any areas of the body that may have contacted can also cause toxic effects. CONSULT THE Gasoline at the end of each work day, whether or not HAZ4XDOUS SUBST,4NCE F.4C7 SHEETS ON known skin contact has occurred TETRAETHYL LE-4D. BENZENE and ETHYLENE * Do not eat, smoke. or drink where Gasoline is handled. DIBROMIDE. processed, or stored since the chemical can be swallowed. Wash hands carefully before eating or MEDICAL smoking. Medical Testing if symptoms develop or overexposure has occurred, the following may be useful: * Urinary Lead level.