Isocyanates Safely - Attention all Polyurethane Foam Process Workers: How to Use
This bulletin outlines the health hazards to workers involved in the manufacture of polyurethane foam and how those hazards should be managed.
Table of Contents
What are isocyanates?
Classes of isocyanates
What are the health hazards?
Workplace Exposure Standards
Plant design and operation
Drum handling and storage
Drum emptying
Spillages of isocyanates
Respiratory protection
Protective clothing and equipment
Personal hygiene
First aid
Health checks
Your employer's responsibilities
Your responsibility
Further information
