Benzene regulations Jurisdiction Israel Year 1981 Published in Hebrew Serial title Yalkut Hapirsumim Source 12 Feb. 1981, No.4203. 5p. Descriptors [Primary] Israel, benzene, role of labour inspection, toxic substances [Secondary] determination in air, elimination of spills, hazard identification, health service records, information of personnel, law, medical supervision, motor fuel, notification of occupational diseases, personal protective equipment, responsibilities of employers, threshold limit values Subject category Chemical safety Abstract These regulations restrict the use of benzene to: production, processing or handling of benzene and motor fuels; chemical synthesis processes in which benzene is a major component; laboratory work. The TLV is: 5ppm for 8h TWA; a ceiling limit of 10ppm/15min not more than 4 times a day, with at least 60min between exposures. Safety measures to be adopted to limit exposure: local exhaust and general ventilation; emergency showers and eye-wash fountains; immediate removal of benzene spills; personal protection including respirators, protective dress, gloves, shoes, spectacles and head cover; periodic monitoring of workplace air at least once a week; recording of results (records must be kept for 20 years). Further sections on: employers' duty to inform workers of benzene hazards; warning labels on containers; medical surveillance (pre-employment and 6-monthly examinations, personal medical files); duty to notify the labour inspectorate within 10 days of any health impairment; transfer of affected worker to other employment. CIS No. 82-724 Database ID 37598