Benzene is a component of products derived from coal and petroleum and is found in gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides, and …

Benzene (C 6 H 6) (CAS Registry No. 71-43-2) means liquefied or gaseous benzene. It includes benzene contained in liquid mixtures and the benzene vapors released by these liquids.

Apr 2, 2024 · BENZENE‡ ... * All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA …

Presents information collected by NIOSH to be used in recommending a standard for benzene and includes a discussion of worker exposure, biological effects, evaluation procedures, and …

Repeated or prolonged exposure to benzene, even at relatively low concentrations, may result in various blood disorders, ranging from anemia to leukemia, an irreversible, fatal disease.

Exposures to benzene are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to benzene.

Exposure to benzene is controlled by limiting evaporation and preventing splashes and spills. Where exposures may occur, the preferred controls are engineering controls such as the use …

Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 1910.1028 of this chapter.

Benzene is a myclotoxicant known to suppress bone marrow cell proliferation and to induce hematologic disorders in humans and animals. Chronic exposure to benzene leads to aplastic …

1910.1028 App C - Medical Surveillance Guidelines for Benzene 1910.1028 App D - Sampling and analytical methods for Benzene monitoring and measurement procedures