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Document ID (ISN)108706
CIS number 08-1146
Year 2005
Convention or series no. OSHA Publication No.3253-05N (2005)
Title Reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene (PERC) in dry cleaning
Bibliographic information Publications U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20210, USA, 2005. 25p. Illus.
Internet access http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3253.pdf [in English]
Abstract This guide provides information on the health hazards and current regulations, as well as recommendations on methods for reducing worker exposures to perchloroethylene (PERC). It also provides information on training, personal protective equipment, and some of the new technologies available in the dry cleaning industry. Contents: health hazards on prolonged exposure (mild neurotoxic effects, namely dizziness, loss of coordination; loss of memory, visual perception, and reaction time; redness and blistering of the skin after prolonged dermal contact); PERC exposure; current regulations and recommendations; machine design and maintenance; ventilation; personal protective equipment, work practices and training; PERC air monitoring; OSHA assistance services; case studies. Appendices include recommended maintenance schedules for dry cleaning machines and the international chemical safety card for tetrachloroethylene.
Descriptors (primary) USA; tetrachloroethylene; health hazards; limitation of exposure; dry cleaning
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; threshold limit values; public OSH institutions; case study; dermatitis; maintenance; safety guides; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; design of equipment; comment on directive; data sheet; safety and health training; ventilation systems
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Halogenated hydrocarbons
Laundries and dry cleaning