Honmoku 「Benzyl chloride」Disclosure accident correspondence
Date 2006.9.7 10:05
Location Yokohama-City Honmoku C-1 quay
Accident outline
Outflow location
Honmoku C-1 Container berth
Disclosure substance
Benzyl chloride
The amount of outflow
Unknown
Chemical Protective Equipment & Levels of Protection
Level A-Vapor-Protective Suits are...
・Fully-Encapsulated Vapor Protective Suit selected based on chemical w/ positive pressure SCBA
・Worn in presence of incompletely ID'd vapors, or gases
・One-piece suit w/double glove & boot, hard hat
・Highest Level of protection
*SCBA=Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Level B - Liquid Splash-Protective Suits are...
・Multi-piece or Fully-Encapsulated Liquid Protective Suit selected based on chemical w/ positive pressure SCBA
・Double glove & boot, hard hat
・Used when vapor or gases present will not affect exosed skin
・Lesser Level of skin protection
Level C - Liquid Splash-Protective Suit are...
・Multi-piece Liquid Protective Suit selected based on chemical w/ APR
・Used when atmospheric, liquid splashes or direct contact will not adversely effect the wearer
・Same clothing as Level B, Air-purifying Respirator
・Lesser Level of Respiratory Protection
*APR=Air-Purifying Respirator
Level D - Nomal Protective Clothing is...
・Normal work clothing
・Used when work exposures prohibit splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of chemicals
・Coveralls, Safety Boots/Shoes, Safety Glasses/goggles, hard hat
・No Respiratory protection, Minimal Skin protection
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