Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

IOSH Forums are closing 

The IOSH Forums will close on 5 January 2026 as part of a move to a new, more secure online community platform.

All IOSH members will be invited to join the new platform following the launch of a new member database in the New Year. You can continue to access this website until the closure date. 

For more information, please visit the IOSH website.

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error
UNABLE TO WEAR PPE
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Previous Topic Next Topic
Admin  
#1 Posted : 18 July 2007 20:47:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin
Posted By Steve Elliott
One of my clients has asked me for advice.
A worker is required to wear cartridge type RPE while using a trichloroethylene degreaser. The employee says he suffers from claustophobia and cannot wear the mask for any length of time.
I have already suggested seeking out an alternative substance but nothing the employer has trialled works as well.
Any thoughts please?
Back to top
Admin  
#2 Posted : 18 July 2007 23:23:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin
Posted By Ron Hunter
Your client has a problem. This product is a Class 2 carcinogen and RPE doesn't cut it as an accepted control. Substitute or segregate.May be stringent environment enforcement issues too
See:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/fo...od/oc/200-299/294_49.pdf
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (2)
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2025, Yet Another Forum.NET