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R . considered before ch as a substitute. gram must be developed,as outlined byWOSHA are less hazardous than most regulations(GISO 5144). An industrial hygienist or Generally,fl other hnovvtedgeabie person should be consulted to other organic solvents. ensure that the equipment is appropriate and is used �. bk,employers correctly Improper ' tory may not must use engineering and administrative controls provide adequate protection. rather than P=MW PrN*MM toPrev=t , . I include Fluorocarbons have poor properties,so the Overexposures- or canister on an air-purifyingrespirator ins . g ver work practices,or pr - ens should be could wearout and need replacement without your chmigmg the workever work that it was no longer effective. Therefore, tightly covered to prevent . to a supplied-air respirator or an SCBA is approved. Pr enclosed,ora reduce cxposures. U frequent and prolonged skin contact with fluoro- LAxW "hoods")are the is necessary or if splashes may occur, exhaust tion ( ective cquipment such as gloves. g or face- most of tion control Sys- should be P air at its before it shields should be worn. Protective clothing tems capture contaminated made of a materialwhichis resistant to the specific spreads into the air in g fluorocarbon you arc using. For instance,neoprene p Fgniprsent: When rubber is reported to be to FC-12 and FC controls cannot sufficently reduce exposures,a respi- 113. Even the most resistant materials will be - tarot must be wom and a respiratory Pro Pro- tratedquickly and should be-replaced often. RESOURCES • Wfomis wo&M employers,and health care • Employers►deo unit frce assistance to evaluate and professionals who hour questions about the health improve workplace health and safety can contact the effects of chemicals can contact HESIS at nearest area office of the Ca110SHA Consultation 4151540-3014,Monday-FndayfmM 1-5pm. You Service: may call collect from within Califomia- Sacramento 9161924-6131 San Francisco 4151557-2874 • Employees who need mfomnation or assistance con- Fresno 209/445-5072 caning lace health and safety regulations,or Van Nays 8181901-5422 who want to file a rt can contact Col/OSHA. Downey 2131861-9993 Workers who are no covered by state regulations will San Diego 6191279-3771 be referred to the appropriate federal agency Look in e In a medical emergency,call 4-1-1,or contact the your local phone book's government section neer -California, Industrial Relatno s. Occupational Safety nearest Poison Control Cuter. See"Crisis Hotlines" and Health,'or call the nearest arra office: listed near the front of your local phone book. Sacramento 9161924-6123 • HESIS products fact sheat,booklets;medical drat- San Francisco 4151557-1677 meat guidelines,and technical documents on work- Van Nuys 818=1-5403 place cherrucals. Aft publications are free. Sone are available in Spanish or other languages. For a publi- • Other resources for canployees may include your list and orderform.call 4151540-3138,or supervisor,your union,your company health and wnite: HFSIS,2151 Berkeley Way,Room 504, safety officer,your doctor,or your company doctor Berkrky CA 94704 - 4