Appendix 'B'

[Clause 9]

CAUTIONARY NOTICE

(a) The hazards:-

(i) Benzene and substances containing benzene are harmful.

(ii) Prolonged or repeated breathing of benzene vapours may result in acute or

chronic poisoning.

(iii) Benzene can also be absorbed through skin which may cause skin and other

diseases.

(b) The preventive measures to be taken:-

(i) Avoid breathing of benzene vapours.

(ii) Avoid prolonged or repeated contact of benzene with the skin.

(iii) Remove benzene soaked or wet clothing promptly.

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(iv) If any time you are exposed to high concentration of benzene vapours and

exhibit the sign and symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty in breathing,

excessive excitation and losing of consciousness, immediately inform your

factory manager.

(v) Keep all the containers of benzene closed or underground, if feasible.

(vi) Handle, use and process benzene and substances containing benzene carefully

in order to prevent their spillage on floor.

(vii) Sensor with alarm system should be installed to detect benzene at appropriate

places.

(viii) Maintain good house-keeping.

(c) The protective equipment to be used:-

(i) Use respiratory protective equipment in places where benzene vapours are

present in high concentration.

(ii) In emergency, use self-generating oxygen mask or oxygen or air cylinder

marks.

(iii) Wear hand gloves, aprons, goggles and guru boots to avoid contact of

benzene with your skin and body parts.

(d) The first-aid measure to be taken in case of acute benzene poisoning:-

(i) Remove the clothing immediately if it is wetted with benzene.

(ii) If liquid benzene enters eyes, flush thoroughly for at least 15 minutes with clean

running water and immediately secure medical attention.

(iii) In case of unusual exposure to benzene vapour, call a physician immediately.

Until he arrives, do the following:-

If the Exposed Person is Conscious:

(A) Move him to fresh air in open.

(B) Lay him down without a pillow and keep him quiet and warm.

If the Exposed Person is Unconscious:

(A) Lay him down preferably on the left side with the head low.

(B) Remove any false teeth, chewing gum, tobacco or other foreign objects which

may be in his mouth.

(C) Provide him artificial respiration in case difficulty is being experienced in

breathing.

(D) In case of shallow breathing or cyanosis (Blueness of skin, lips, ears, finger nail

beds). He should be provided with medical oxygen. If needed, he should be given

artificial respirations. Oxygen should be administered by a trained person only.