Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Skin and eye contact should be avoided when working near flammable or combustible liquids. To make sure injury to eyes and skin does not occur, wear safety glasses with side shields, laboratory coats (coveralls are acceptable in shop settings), and closed-toe shoes. This is only minimum protection and must be upgraded if necessary.
Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as chemical goggles, face shields, chemical aprons, and chemical resistant gloves and respiratory protection MUST be worn if there is a chance of exposure to flammable or combustible liquids above OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). The PEL is a legal limit in the United States for exposure of an employee to a chemical substance or physical agent such as high level noise.
An emergency eyewash and safety shower should be located in all areas where flammable or combustible liquids are used. If there is skin or eye contact, then flush the affected area for at least 15 minutes and report to your employer for evaluation and treatment.
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