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(Piv. 9-37j SHELL OIL COMPANY lEFHfNCE TO general manager refineries PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT SH-1342 DATE OCTOBER 23, 1970 from HOUSTON REFINERY MANAGER subject HEALTH AND SAFETY Further to the General Manager Refineries letter on Health and Safety dated October 6, 1970, and the subsequent reference letter dated October 8, 1970, Attachment No. 1 outlines the references used for threshold limit values and safeguards for hazardous materials, etc. In addition to using explosion meters and oxygen analyzers, we utilize Mine Safety Appliance and Scott, Drager detector tubes for determining the concentrations of hazardous materials throughout our operations. In the design of process equipment, health and safety is of primary consideration. Engineering designs include safeguards for the control of noise, dispersal and/or recovery of released toxic materials, personnel safety equipment, fire protection, etc. The Refinery Safety Department and the Engineering Services Department inspectors further enhance safety on the job by constantly inspecting operating equipment and assuring safe work procedures through our work permit system. Formal safety training is carried out by first line supervisors under the direction of operating department managers and the Safety Department at weekly and monthly safety meetings. Operator training for emergency operating procedures is given special emphasis. Hourly employees are examined every three years by our company physician. If known physical deficiencies exist, employees are examined on a three to six month cycle, depending on their medical history. Those employees working in radiation areas are given an annual medical check including blood test. The Houston Refinery has a plant hospital staffed 24-hours per day by registered nurses for all first aid cases. When any injury occurs requiring the attention of a physician, an ambulance is maintained for such emergencies. In the event of a disaster, the Houston Ship Channel area has a mutual aid organization whereby additional medical personnel and emergency equipment is available upon request. Breathing air from the plant air system is not used for respiratory protection due to the possibility of contamination. The Safety Department tests the breathing air cylinders used for respiratory protection in order to rule out the possibility of contamination by our suppliers. An air compressor provided with a remote air intake manifold is used for tank maintenance requiring respiratory protection. LAM 024234 i- ABS-007413 GENERAL MANAGER REFINERIES In those areas where nitrogen or other inerts are present, appropriate signs and guards are placed to prevent inadvertent entry. Further, a Fire and Safety Permit is required before entering tanks, vessels, columns, etc., as outlined in our Refinery Safety Manual. In Attachment No. 2, hazardous materials shipped or used in operations are listed in the manner requested in your memorandum. No attempt has been made to list the numerous chemicals used by professional employees in our Refinery and Research Laboratories. At this time, we do not know of any areas requiring outside research except possibly audiometric testing of employees' hearing and further research for particulate matter. Please let us know if additional information is required. Attachments be: Employee Relations Technological Department, Safety Department Central File Mgr. Circ. File RLB/jw LAM 024235 ABS-007414 Attachment No. 1 Reference Source of Data Used as a Guideline on Exposure and on Handling the Hazards 1. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Third Edition, N. Irving Sax 2. Safety and Health Standards for Federal Supply Contracts, (Walsh-Healey), Federal Register, Vol. 34, No. 96, 5/20/69. 3. Guide on Hazardous Materials, Second Edition, National Fire Protection Association 4. American Petroleum Institute Publications 5. Fire Protection Handbook, 13th Edition, National Fire Protection Association 6. Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, USAS B31.8-1968, ASME 7. National Safety Council Publications 8. Product Catalog - Shell Chemical - Industrial Chem. Div. 9. Texas State Dept, of Health - Occupational Safety Standards 10. USAS1 Standards 11. Houston Refinery Safety Manual 12. Shell Engineering Standards 13. Operations Permanent Orders and Management Directives 14. Chemical Data Guide for Bulk Shipment by Water - U. S. Coast Guard, CG-388, 1966 15. Handbook of Industrial Toxicology, E. R. Plunkett, M. D. lam 024236 ABS-007415 Attachment No. 2 LEGEND Detection A - Detector tubes or analyzer B - Explosion meter C - Oxygen analyzer Control and/or Safeguard 1 - Eye protection and gloves 2 - Self-contained breathing apparatus 3 - Dust or chemical mask 4 - Chemical suit, hood, boots and gloves 5 - Safety shower and eye wash bath 6 - Welders mask with ears plugged 7 - White clothing, boots and gloves 8 - Warning signs 9 - Exhaust hoods or eductors 10 - Water wash 11 - Equipment inspection and maintenance 12 - Fire protection equipment 13 - Radiological team INDEX OF HAZARDS A. Gases 1. Systemic Poisons Detection Ammonia Benzene Carbon Monoxide ChSCttlnated Hydrocarbons TEL/XML Carbon Disulfide Phenol Welding Fumes Odor A B A A A A - 2. Asphyxiants (simple) Hydrogen Methane Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Helium B B C C C Control 8, 9 - - 8 8 8 8 9 Safeguards 2,4,5 2,4,5 2,8 2,4,8 2,4,8 2,4 2,4 2 (if required) 82 82 82 82 -2 LAM 024237 ABS-007416 Attachment No. 2 (Contcl. ) Detection 3. Asphyxiants (chemical) Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen Sulfide B A 4. Irritants Bromine HC1 Chlorine Odor Odor Odor 5. Aerosols Heavy Aromatics Spray Painting Weed Killer 6. Flammables (mixture with air) Ammonia Hydrogen Carbon Monoxide Iron Sulfide B B B 7. Explosives (mixture with air) Ammonia Hydrogen Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons B B B B Liquids 1. Systemic Poisons Benzene Toluene Ethyl Chloride Xylenes Phenol Carbon Disulfide Acetone Tricresyl Phosphate Epichlorohydrin TEL/TML Diethylamine Difluoroethane Trichloroethylene Mercury A - Control Safeguards 82 82 82 8 2,4,5 8 2,4,5 9 ' 1,2 9 1,3 1,3 10 9 9 KeepWet 2,4 2 2 Land Disposal Area 8,9 2,4 92 92 92 11 11 - 11 8,11 8,11 - - 8,11 8,11 - 8 8 1 1,5 1,5 2 (for spills) 1,5 1,2,5 2,4,5 2 (for spills) 1,5 2,4,5 2,7 1 2 2 5 LAM 024238 ABS-007417 Attachment No. 2 (Contd.) Detection Control Safeguards 2. Corrosive Mineral Acids and Bases HC1 H2SOa NaOH/KOH H3PO4 Oakite Ammonia/pHpaper pH paper pH paper pH paper 8,9 8,9 8 8 8 2,4,5 2.4.5 4.5 4,5 1 3. Carcinogenic Agents Heavy Aromatics Free Sulfur 1.5 1.3.5 4. Electrostatic Agents SR Distillates, etc. Two-phase Systems Gas blanket, grounding, low velocity, drop tubes 12 Nitrogen purging and test for O9 Contents before putting into service C. Dusts Asbestos Coke' Silica Welding Particulates Catalyst Lime Sulfur Soda Ash Sodium Nitrate Calcium Chloride 1,3 1,3 1,3 6,9 2 or 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,3 D. Solids Additives Catalysts Sulfur Asbestos Coke Lead 1,3 2 or 1,3 2 or 1,3 1,3 1,3 9 LAM 024239 ABS-007418 E. Radiation 1. Electronic Laboratory X-rays 2. Nuclear Measuring and Control Devices F. Noise High Noise Levels Attachment No. 2 (Contd.) Detection Control Safeguards Film badges, pocket docimeter, Geiger counter, scintillation detectors 8 13 Wipe test tissue and Geiger counter 8 13 Sound Surveys Plot plans in control rooms show ing ear protection areas Ear guards or ear plugs LAW 024240 v. ABS-007419