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Posted By Glyn Phillips
Re: reduction of the Benzene MEL to 1ppm. Whilst every effort has, and continues to be made to identify sources and pathways of exposure to Benzene vapour I forsee the situation where one of our employees will exceed the MEL. COSHH tells me that I must inform the employee of any exposure over the MEL or OES. I need to draft a procedure that covers the actions required in the event of a MEL being exceeded. This has the possibility of becoming a legal minefield.
Does anybody have experience of this situation? Guidelines seem vague at best. Any information would be useful.
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Glyn
How will you know when the MEL has been exceeded? Do you intend to do, or have you already done, extensive monitoring of personal exposures?
Paul
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Posted By Jane Blunt
Dear Glyn
It is not just the MEL that is of concern here. Benzene is a category 1 carcinogen, so it is essential that you meet all the requirements of regulation 7 of COSHH.
Regards
Jane
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Posted By Hilary Charlton
You could try contacting Huntsman Polyurethanes, they actually have a nitrobenzene plant and may be able to help.
They are located in Wilton, Redcar, fax No. 01642 834993.
Hilary
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