Shell Occupational Health Hazard Inventory

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Report number: HE 99.004 Rev. 1
OIL PRODUCTS BUSINESS: HEALTH HAZARD INVENTORY

Using this document
This document comprises a number of spread sheets. Please read the worksheets entitled 'Intro'
and 'Using the inventory' for a summary of the purpose of this document, an overview of its contents
and its application.
Author:
SIL Health Services: S.A. Margary, HE/2
Contributors:
SIL Health Services specialists
SIPC Oil Products Corporate HSE Adviser; OP Business HSE focal points
N.B. Further guidance may be obtained from SIL-Health Services Advisers
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Rev 1 HE99.004 Oil Products Health Hazard Inventory

Intro
OIL PRODUCTS BUSINESS: HEALTH HAZARD INVENTORY

INTRODUCTION
Risk assessment is an essential element of the Group Procedure for an HSE Management System (ref 1). It
can take several forms. Overall risk levels of activities have to be assessed as part of the Policy and
Strategic Objectives element of the Group Procedure. This process leads to the identification of HSE critical
operations and installations which require a fully documented demonstration that risks have been managed to
levels which are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) as part of the Hazard and Effect Management
Process (HEMP) element of the Group Procedure. Whatever the objective, risk assessment always involves
the identification and assessment of HSE risks so that appropriate control and recovery measures are
selected for their management.
Risk assessment is further described in the Risk Assessment Matrix (ref 2) Yellow Guide. This includes a
Group standard risk assessment matrix with overlays to allow risks to be categorised as low, medium or high.
The Yellow Guide also gives additional guidance on other applications of the Risk Assessment Matrix, for
which different overlays are available.
Experience to date has shown that the inclusion of health risks in these processes is often not given
appropriate priority by OUs or not included at all. This inventory has been compiled to assist OUs in
identifying those health hazards (and therefore potential health risks) relevant to their operations,
assigning Consequence Categories as an indicator of the potential for harm to people to assist in the
assessment of risk, and providing a list of recommended guidance documents on exposure controls
and control standards.
These data are also key inputs to Health Risk Assessment (ref 3 and ref 4) (HRA). HRA is the process by
which health risks are addressed as part of HEMP within the HSE-MS of an Operating Unit and should cover
all physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychological health hazards associated with work. In
addition, all activities within the scope of the HSE-MS of an OU should be subject to HRA regardless of
whether they are considered HSE Critical. It is important to note that, HRA is sometimes mistakenly seen to
be the sole responsibility of health professionals; whilst health professionals certainly have a valuable role to
play, HRA is a line responsibility, and this guide is intended to help line managers with this important element
of HSE-MS implementation.
1. Group Procedure for an HSE Management System March 1997 (for additional detail, see SHSE Panel
Yellow Guide: Health Safety and Environment Management System, 1994)
2. SHSE Panel: Risk Assessment Matrix, 1999 (rev)
3. SHSE Panel: Health Risk Assessment, July 2001
4. SHSE Panel: Minimum Health Management Standards, July 2001
Further advice and guidance on health matters is available from Occupational Health specialists in SIL-
Health Services (HE/2), based in London and The Hague.
Contacts: G. de Jong (Occupational Physician), Alison Margary (Occupational Hygienist), Harrie Rensink
(Human Factors Engineer)
For more general guidance on the implementation of HSE MS in Oil Products, contact the OP HSE MS
implementation adviser, OXXM, based in London, who sponsored the preparation of this guide.
Document Owner
Roger Ellmore, SIPC-OXXM
Document Custodian
Alison Margary, SIL HE/2
Document History
1st issue: March 1999; Rev 1 issue: April 2002

Intro

Using the Inventory
USING THE INVENTORY

OUs should review each section of the inventory to assist in identifying health hazards (and
therefore potential health risks) relevant to their operations. It should be noted that it is not
practical for the inventory to be an exhaustive list of all health hazards, and OUs should be alert to
other hazards present in their operations.
The inventory includes:-

- a list of health hazards and possible sources of relevance to the Oil Products Business
covering the full spectrum: chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, psychological, lifestyle and
those associated with the living environment. It may be used as a checklist to ensure that all
relevant health hazards and, therefore, potential health risks have been identified by the OU;
- a summary of the ill health effects, including acute (short term) and/or chronic (long term),
relevant to each health hazard and associated Consequence Category in terms of harm to
people to describe the nature and severity of the hazard. The Consequence Category (also
known as the Hazard Rating) is used to assess the risk to the business (by application in the Risk
Assessment Matrix), or to the individual (as part of Health Risk Assessment);
- a list of selected recommended references to assist in identifying exposure controls and

control standards for the health hazards to reduce the risk to ALARP (As low As Reasonably
Practicable). This guidance is divided into primary (P) and secondary (S) references. In selecting
the appropriate reference it should be noted that guidance may change and users should ensure
that they have current information relevant to their operations. Additionally, OUs may have other
local statutory requirements and supporting guidance which should be complied with. The Author
of the inventory (see cover) will be pleased to hear of other appropriate references.
Assistance in obtaining referenced documents is available via SIL-Health Services Library, HE/6
CONTENTS
The inventory is divided by health hazard group. Each group comprises a number of
spreadsheets, as follows:-
Tables 1 a and b 'Phys': Physical agents
Tables 2 a and b 'Bio': Biological agents
Tables 3 a and b 'Erg': Ergonomic (human) factors
Tables 4 a and b 'Psych': Psychological factors
Tables 5 a and b 'Lifestyle': Lifestyle factors
Tables 6 a and b 'Living env': Living environment (Public Health) factors
Tables 7 a, b, c and d 'Chem': Chemical agents.
Note: A separate Table 7a giving examples of chemical agents has been prepared for each of the OP
activities as follows: Manufacturing; Distribution (including bitumen); Road Transport; Aviation; LPG bottling
and reconditioning; Luboil/Grease Blending, Retail, Marine and Shipping.
Each group of Tables includes the following information:-

- a list of health hazards relevant to the Oil Products Business
- examples of situations or activities in which the health hazards may occur
- the potential acute and/or chronic consequences (harmful health effects) in case of over
exposure to the health hazard
- the Hazard Rating (Consequence Category - harm to people) appropriate to the severity of the
hazard, classified by acute and chronic exposure. Appendix 1 gives the Hazard Rating definitions.
- recommended references for use in the determination of exposure control measures in order to
reduce risk to health to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
Appendix 2 provides a general list of references common to all health hazards. Acronyms used
are explained in Appendix 3.
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Definitions for Hazard Ratings (Consequence Categories - harm to people)
Appendix 2: Selected general references applicable to the inventory as a whole
Appendix 3: List of organisations, associated acronyms and contact addresses referenced in the
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inventory. As far as possible, web sites Oil
haveProducts Health
also been Hazard Inventory
included.
Further advice and guidance on health matters, including training in Health Risk Assessment,
reduce risk to health to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
Appendix 2 provides a general list of references common to all health hazards. Acronyms used
are explained in Appendix 3. Using the Inventory
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Definitions for Hazard Ratings (Consequence Categories - harm to people)
Appendix 2: Selected general references applicable to the inventory as a whole
Appendix 3: List of organisations, associated acronyms and contact addresses referenced in the
inventory. As far as possible, web sites have also been included.
Further advice and guidance on health matters, including training in Health Risk Assessment,
is available from Occupational Health specialists in SIL-Health Services, based in London and The
Hague. See worksheet 'Intro' for contact details.
For more general guidance on the implementation of HSE MS in Oil Products, contact the OP
HSE MS implementation adviser, OXXM, based in London, who sponsored the preparation of this
guide.

1a Phys
Table 1a: Physical Agent Inventory - 2 pages

Note 1: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions. Where a choice of Hazard Ratings is given, selection should take
account of local circumstances.
Note 2: Line Managers need to recognise that the assessment of some of these agents needs specialist input. Advice can be
obtained from SIL-HE/2.
Health Hazard Examples of situations or activities Harmful health effects from over Hazard Rating
in which the health hazard may exposure (consequences) (harm to people)
occur Note 1
Noise Noisy plant and equipment e.g. Acute: Impact noise: rupture of Impact noise: 3
aircraft, compressors, boilers, pumps, eardrum; acoustic trauma. Loud steady noise:
pneumatic tools, road driving, steam Loud steady noise: 2
leaks, impact noise from handling Temporary threshold shift
drums and LPG cylinders, cartridge
operated tools, engine testing.
Chronic: Noise induced hearing 3

loss (Permanent threshold shift);
tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Vibration (whole body) Standing, sitting or lying on a vibrating Acute: < 1 Hertz: Motion sickness; 2
surface, e.g. vehicle driving, ships, 2 - 20 Hertz: balance and vision
helicopters disturbance
Chronic: Musculo-skeletal illness 3
Vibration (hand) Holding a vibrating tool, e.g. Acute: tingling sensation in the 1
pneumatic drills, nut runners, torque fingers
wrenches, needle guns
Chronic: hand/arm vibration 3
syndrome (HAVS), includes
vibration white finger
Heat Stress Metabolic (body) heat e.g. Acute: Heat stroke leading to 4 or 5
tank/furnace cleaning, aggravated by death (lesser symptoms:
full body personal protective exhaustion, cramps, rash, fatigue)
equipment; externally imposed heat
e.g. working outside in hot climate,
work close to furnaces or flares
Chronic: n/a n/a
Cold Stress Cold water; cool high winds e.g. work Acute: Hypothermia; frost bite 4 or 5
outside in cold climate; work inside
fridges/freezers. May aggravate pre-
existing conditions, e.g. musculo-
skeletal problems
Chronic: n/a n/a
Ionising radiations: alpha, Sealed sources: Non destructive Acute: cell damage (e.g. skin 3, 4 or 5
beta, gamma and xray testing (NDT); Level/density burns, sickness, loss of hair) -
radiation measurement; X-ray fluorescence; potentially fatal
smoke detectors; gas
chromatographs. Unsealed sources:
radio-labelled compounds for reaction
tracing
Chronic: cancer 4 or 5
Non ionising radiation: Ultra Arc welding; sunlight Acute: Arc eye; erythema, skin 2
violet light (UV) - wavelength: burn
100 - 400 nm
Chronic: Skin cancer 4 or 5
Non ionising radiation: Visible All work areas Acute: Eyestrain 2
Light (too much; too little) -
wavelength 400 - 780 nm
Chronic: none identified Not determined

Non ionising radiaton: Infra Heat sources, e.g. gas welding, Acute: eye and skin damage 3
red (IR) - wavelength 400 - sunlight, furnaces (peep holes)
1400 nm

1a Phys
Table 1a: Physical Agent Inventory - 2 pages

Note 1: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions. Where a choice of Hazard Ratings is given, selection should take
Note 2: Line Managers need to recognise that the assessment of some of these agents needs specialist input. Advice can be
obtained from SIL-HE/2.
occur Note 1
Chronic: eye cataracts 3
Non ionising radiation: Lasers Precision measurements Acute: eye and skin damage 3
- wavelength: 100 - 1000 nm

Non ionising radiation: Radio transmitters, ovens. (Cellular Acute: eye damage, organ heating 3
Radiowave/Microwave phones are a source of low intensity
radiation - wavelength: 1 mm microwave radiation)
- 30 km
Non ionising radiation: Electrical switch gear; rectifier unit Acute: Possible effects from high 2 or 3
Extremely Low Frequency (converts a/c to d/c). (Overhead intensity sources. N.B. Heart
magnetic radiation (ELF) - power lines are a source of lower pacemakers could be affected.
wavelength: > 30 km intensity ELF)
High pressure fluid injection Tank and line cleaning; grease guns Acute: Possible infection, tissue 4
injuries (water; grease; other necrosis, loss of body parts or
chemicals) death, in extreme cases, from
water, water contaminants or
chemicals passing into body
tissues through the skin
Chronic: n/a n/a

1b Phys
Table 1b: Physical Agents - recognised references - 2 pages

Note 1: See also Appendix 2 - General references
Note 2: Assessing health risks associated with physical agents is a highly specialised area and expert assistance should
be sought
Health Hazard Reference (P = primary; S = secondary)

Noise SHSE Panel: Noise Guide 1991 (P)
SHSE Panel: Management guidelines for hearing conservation 1991 (P)
UK HSE Guidance Note: L108 Reducing Noise at Work 1998 (S)
UK HSE Guidance Note: HS(G)138: Sound solutions: techniques to reduce noise at
work 1995 (S)
Vibration (whole body) SHSE Panel: Noise Guide, Appendix IV, 1991 (P)
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
ISO 2631: 1997: Evaluation of human exposure to whole body vibration. Part 1 General
requirements; Part 3 Evaluation of exposure to whole body z-axis vertical vibration in the
frequency range 0.1 to 0.63 Hz (S)
Vibration (hand/arm) SHSE Panel: Noise Guide, Appendix IV, 1991 (P)
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
ISO 5349: 1986 Mechanical vibration - Guidelines for the measurement and the
assessment of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration (S)
UK HSE Guidance Note: HS(G)88: Hand arm vibration 1994 (S)
UK HSE Guidance Note: HS(G)170 Vibration Solutions: practical ways to reduce the risk
of hand-arm vibration injury, 1997 (S)
Heat Stress ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
OGP 6.65/279 Health aspects of work in extreme climates within the E&P industry - The
Heat (contains good general guidance) (S)
BOHS Technical Guide No. 8: The Thermal Environment (S)
ISO 7933: Hot environments - analytical determination and interpretation of thermal
stress using calculation of required sweat rate (S)
ISO 7243: 1989 Hot environments - estimation of the heat stress on working man,
based on the WBGT-index (wet bulb globe temperature) (S)
ISO 8998: Ergonomics- determination of metabolic heat production (S)
ISO 7726: Ergonomics for the thermal environment - Instruments for measuring physical
qualities (Revision of ISO 7726: 1985).(S)
ISO 9920: 1995 Ergonomics of thermal environment - Estimation of the thermal
insulation and evaporative resistance of a clothing ensemble (S)
ISO 10551: 1995 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Assessment of the influence
of the thermal environment using subjective judgement scales (S)
ISO 11399: 1995 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Principles and application of
International Standards (S)
ISO 12894: 2001 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Medical supervision of
individuals exposed to extreme hot or cold environment (S)
Cold Stress ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
OGP 6.65/270 Health aspects of work in extreme climates within the E&P industry - The
cold (contains good general guidance) (S)
BOHS Technical Guide No. 8: The Thermal Environment (S)
Ionising radiations: alpha, SHSE Panel: Ionising Radiation Safety Guide 1993 (P)
beta, gamma and xray Annals of ICRP: Publication 68: Dose Coefficients for Intakes of Radionuclides by
radiation Workers. Recommendations of the ICRP (replaces ICRP 61) (S)
Annals of the ICRP, Vol. 27/1. Publication 75: General Principles for the Radiation
Protection of Workers (replaces: ICRP 60) (S)
Annals of the ICRP. Publication 65: Protection against radon-222 at home and at work
(S)
Non ionising radiation: Ultra ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
violet light (UV) - wavelength: CEN175: 1998 Personal protection: Equipment for eye and face protection during
100 - 400 nm welding and allied processes (P)
CEN470 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes Part 1 General
requirements (P)
Non ionising radiation: Visible ACGIH Threshold Limit Value for intense white light and documentation (P)
Light (too much; too little) - SIPM DEP 1992 (33.64.10.10.92/12) Visible light and illumination levels (P)
wavelength 400 - 780 nm ISO 8995: Principles of visual ergonomics - the lighting of indoor work systems (S)
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1b Phys
Table 1b: Physical Agents - recognised references - 2 pages

Note 2: Assessing health risks associated with physical agents is a highly specialised area and expert assistance should
be sought
Health Hazard Reference (P = primary; S = secondary)

UK HSE Guidance Note: HS(G)38 Lighting at Work, 1997 2nd edition (S)
CIBSE Code for interior lighting, 1994 (S)
Non ionising radiaton: Infra red ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
(IR) - wavelength 400 - 1400 nm
CEN175: 1998 Personal protection: Equipment for eye and face protection during
welding and allied processes (P)
CEN470 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes Part 1 General
requirements (P)
Non ionising radiation: Lasers - ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
wavelength: 100 - 1000 nm ILO The use of lasers in the workplace - a practical guide (S)
Non ionising radiation: ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
Radiowave/Microwave
radiation - wavelength: 1 mm -
30 km
Non ionising radiation: ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and documentation, latest edition (P)
Extremely Low Frequency
magnetic radiation (ELF) - WHO Magnetic fields health and safety guide, 1989 (S)
wavelength: > 30 km
High pressure fluid injection SGS Shell Safety Newsletter 96/IV: High pressure water jetting accident - Fatal
injuries (water; grease; other consequences (P)
chemicals)
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Table 2a: Biological Agent Inventory

Note 1: Biological agents comprise, e.g. insects and mites, moulds, yeasts, fungi, bacteria and viruses, animals and plants. For
convenience, they are grouped according to the situation in which they may occur.
Note 2: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions. The Hazard Rating will depend on the specific biological agent relevant
to the local situation.
Health Hazard - Note 1 Examples of situations or activities Harmful health effects from over Hazard Rating
occur Note 2
Blood borne pathogens: e.g. Contact with infected body fluids: e.g. Acute: HIV positive; Hepatitis B 3
AIDS virus and Hepatitis B medical and first aid personnel, infection.
virus sewage workers. Contact with
contaminated blood products and Chronic: Carrier of AIDS and 4 or 5
dental, medical piercing instruments, Hepatitis B Virus; AIDS
e.g. patients (fatal);Hepatitis B Virus - liver
failure and cancer (fatal)
Food and drink contaminated Contaminated food and/or drink Acute: e.g. food 2, 3, 4 or 5
with micro-organisms, e.g. provided by the Company, examples poisoning;hepatitis A, amoebic
salmonella, campylobacter, e of sources: sale of perishable foods at dysentery
coli Retail outlets, vending machines,
kitchens, small food preparation
areas, drinking water supplies
Chronic: Carrier of disease without n/a
having symptoms
Insects carrying disease Bites from infected insects in endemic Acute: e.g. malaria*, yellow fever*, 2, 3, 4 or 5
areas dengue*, equine encephalitis*,
japanese encephalitis*, tick borne
encephalitis*, leishmaniasis -
*could be fatal
Chronic: e.g. malaria; 2

leishmaniasis
Water borne pathogen - Primarily present in static water Acute: Pontiac fever (mildest form 4 or 5
Legionella bacteria systems and emitted as an aerosol of infection); Legionaires' disease -
e.g. cooling towers; hot water pneumonia (severest form of
supplies; cutting oil/water emulsions; infection - may be fatal);
domestic and safety showers; dependent on the strain of
firefighting systems; high pressure legionella bacteria
cleaning of fouled systems; car wash Chronic: n/a n/a

machines
Bacterial and fungal growth in Air-conditioned offices with humidifiers Acute: Humidifier fever 2
air-conditioning systems
Chronic: n/a n/a
Water borne pathogen - Contact with water contaminated with Acute: Weil's disease. Influenza 4 or 5
Leptospirosis (causes Weil's the urine from infected rats, e.g. like illness with a persistent and
disease) sewers, ditches, ponds and slow- severe headache, sometimes fatal
flowing rivers
Chronic: n/a n/a
Water borne pathogens - Cleaning and disposal of sewage Acute: e.g. tetanus, typhoid 3, 4 or 5
viruses and bacteria
contained in sewage
Chronic: e.g. polio 3
Bacterial and fungal growth in Contaminated metalworking fluids in Acute: Respiratory distress, 2
water-based metal working engineering/maintenance workshops. particularly in persons who suffer
fluids Inhalation of aerosols. from bronchitis or asthma.
Chronic: n/a n/a
Hazardous animals Bites from animals e.g. snakes, Acute: severe wounds, tetanus, 4
animals carrying rabies rabies, poisoning
Chronic: n/a n/a
Hazardous insects Sting/bite from e.g. bees, wasps, Acute: Sting/bite can be potentially 2, 4 or 5
scorpians, fire ants, certain spiders. life-threatening for persons who
are allergic. Some insect bites are
poisonous
Chronic: n/a n/a
Poisonous plants Contact with poisonous plants, e.g. Acute: skin irritation 3
euphorbia
Chronic: allergy/sensitisation 3
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2b Bio
Table 2b: Biological Agents - recognised references

Note 1: see also Appendix 2 - General references
HEALTH HAZARD REFERENCES (P = PRIMARY; S = SECONDARY)
General references Shell Wide Web site: Health and Security (contains country specific latest advice on
for biological hazards vaccination requirements and health issues). http://swwserv5.is.shell.nl/Health-
Security/index.html (P). Also available in hard copy from SIL Health Services.
Control of communicable diseases in man, latest edition. American Public Health
Association. (S)
The microbiological hazards of occupations, Collins and Grange. Occupational Hygiene
Monograph No. 17 1990 (S)
UK-HSE Biological agents ACOP (Approved Code of Practice) 1999 revised. (Contained
within L5 General COSHH ACOP, Carcinogens ACOP and Biological Agents ACOP).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999
Blood borne Refer to general references above

pathogens,
e.g. AIDS virus and SIPC HRAL/4: AIDS Employment Guidelines, Dec 1993 (P)
Hepatitis viruses
AIDS. Pocket book of diagnosis and management. Author: Mindel, Miller. Publisher: Arnold.
ISBN 0-340-58609-5 (S)
Viral Hepatitis. Fagan, Harrison. Publisher: Bios Scientific Publishers. ISBN 1-85996-025-1
(S)
Food and drink SHSE Panel: Health Guidelines for Catering 1995 (under revision) (P)
contaminated with SRI: Shell Food Service Safety Manual and training leaflets, 1998 (P)
micro-organisms EP95-0330: Drinking Water Guidelines (P)
WHO Recommended guideline values for drinking water quality 1993 (P)
Insects carrying Manson's Tropical Diseases. Author: Manson-Bahr & Bell. Publisher: Bailliere (P)
disease
Legionella bacteria SHSE Panel: Draft 'Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' April 2002 - still to be
finalised and published (P)
UK HSC L8: Leginnaires' disease - The control of legionella bacteria in water systems
Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (S)
MF Safety Newsletter, Oct 1994: Legionella and firefighting water systems (S)
Leptospirosis Refer to general references above
Bacterial and fungal UK HSE EH62 Metal working fluids - health precautions, 1991 (S)
growth in water-
based metal working
fluids
Hazardous animals Refer to guidance for the specific animal(s) from national authorities (P)
Manson's Tropical Diseases. Author: Manson-Bahr & Bell. Publisher: Bailliere (S)
Hazardous insects Refer to guidance for the specific insect(s) from national authorities (P)
Manson's Tropical Diseases. Author: Manson-Bahr & Bell. Publisher: Bailliere (S)
Poisonous plants Refer to guidance for the specific plant(s) from national authorities (S)
Manson's Tropical Diseases. Author: Manson-Bahr & Bell. Publisher: Bailliere
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3a Erg
Table 3a: Ergonomic (human) factors Inventory

Note
Note 1:
1: See
SeeAppendix
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for Hazard
Hazard Rating
Rating definitions.
definitions. Where
Where aa choice
choice of of Hazard
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Rating is
is given,
given, selection
selection should
should take
take
account
account of
of local
local circumstances.
circumstances.
Note
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2: Implementation
Implementation of of ergonomic
ergonomic principles
principles isis best
best achieved
achieved inin the
the design
design of
of new,
new,oror the
the refurbishment
refurbishment ofof existing,
existing, plant
plant
and
and operations.
operations. Advice can be obtained from SI-HE/2
in which the health hazard may exposure (consequences) (harm to people) -
occur Note 1
Poor workplace/task design Operations and maintenance, e.g. Acute: Impaired or unsafe 3
leading to e.g. awkward, inaccessible valves, pumps, gauges, performance; Musculoskeletal
repetitive and static postures sample points, insufficient space for disorders
movements, excessive tasks to be carried out efficiently and
stretching, bending, pushing, effectively.
pulling, force exertion
Chronic: Musculoskeletal 3
disorders; repetitive strain injury
Heavy use of VDUs (operations and Acute: Muscular discomfort; 2
office workers) - screen viewing, use eyestrain; soreness to soft tissues
of keyboard and mouse (repetitive (e.g. wrist)
movements and static posture)
disorders; work-related upper limb
disorders; repetitive strain injury,
which may lead to fatigue and
reduction in Activities of Daily Life
(ADL)
Manual opening and closing of bungs Acute: Muscular discomfort; 2

on drums (e.g. during drum filling) soreness to soft tissues (e.g. wrist)
(repetitive movements)
disorders; work-related upper limb
disorders; repetitive strain injury
Manual materials handling Acute: Impaired or unsafe 3

performance; Musculoskeletal
disorders
disorders; repetitive strain injury,
impaired strength
Mismatch of work Requiring individuals to monitor a Acute: Impaired or unsafe 2
environment to cognitive process without trying to reduce their performance (may lead to a safety
skills, capabilities and level of boredom by giving them a incident or production loss with
limitations of workforce higher task load, asking a worker to greater potential consequence)
supervise something of which they are
not capable.
Note: resulting adverse effects Chronic: physical signs of stress 3, 4 or 5
dependent on the individual(s)
concerned
Discomfort from poor indoor For example, air temperature too Acute: general discomfort, e.g. 2
climate hot/too cold, draughts, low relative feeling too hot/too cold, stiff neck,
humidity, chemical pollutants, dust dry throat/eyes/skin, headache
particles and fibres in the air, etc.
Chronic: Sick building syndrome, 1
symptoms may include: Lethargy
irritability, poor concentration.
Decreased perfomance from
working population. Drop off in
productivity
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Table 3b: Ergonomic factors - recognised references

Note 2: Implementation of ergonomic principles is best achieved in the design of new, or the refurbishment of
existing, plant and operations. Advice can be obtained from SI-HE/2.
Health Hazard References (P = Primary; S = Secondary)
General references EP95-0324 Human Factors (ergonomic design tools) (P)

for ergonomic
(human) factors
EMIS.PMQ.10 List of international ergonomics standards accepted by SIL-HE/2 Human
Factors Engineers (P)
ISO 6385: 1981 Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems (P)
ISO 6385: 1981 Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems (P)
ISO 7250: 1996 Basic human body measurements for technological design (P)
ISO 7250: 1996 Basic human body measurements for technological design (P)
UK HSE HS(G)60 rev: Upper limb disorders in the workplace, 2002 (S)
ISO 1503: 1977 Geometrical orientation and directions of movements (S)
ISO 1503: 1977 Geometrical orientation and directions of movements (S)
ISO/DIS 11226: 1995, Ergonomics - Evaluation of working postures (S)
ISO/DIS 7250.2: Basic list of anthropometrics measurements (S)
ISO 13407: 1999 Human Centred Design Process for Interactive Systems (First Edition) (S)
Ergonomics for beginners - a quick reference guide, J.Dul and B. Weerdmeester, 1993 (S)
Evaluation of human work, J.R. Wilson and E.N. Corlett, 1995, ISBN 0-85066-480-2
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (S)
Poor workplace/task design:-
Symbols and Signals: CD 9355: Ergonomics principles for the design of signals
ISO 3461-1: Graphical symbols for use on equipment
ISO 3461-2: Graphical symbols for use in technical product documentation
ISO 3864: Safety colours and safety signs
ISO/WD 11064-1: Ergonomics design of control centres - Part 1: Principles for the design
of control centres.
ISO/WD 11064-2: Ergonomics design of control centres - Part 2: Principles of control suite
arrangements.
ISO/WD 7731: 1986, Danger signals for workplaces - Auditory danger signals (Revision of
ISO 7731: 1986).
ISO 11429: 1996, Ergonomics - System of Auditory and Visual Danger and Information
Signals First Edition
ISO 11428: 1996, Ergonomics - Visual Danger Signals - General Requirements, Design
and Testing First Edition
Control Rooms ISO/DIS 11064 series: (specifically 11604-3) Ergonomic design of control centres - Part 3:
Control room layout (P)
ISO 10075-1: 1991, Ergonomics principles related to mental work-load - Part 1: General
terms and definitions, 1994, ISO/DIS Part 2 Design principles (S)
ISO 10075-2: 1996, Ergonomic Principles Related to Mental Workload - Part 2: Design
Principles First Edition (S)
Warnings and alarms: CEN457 Auditory danger signals - general requirements for design
and testing (S)
Warnings and alarms: ISO/DIS11429 Ergonomics - system of danger and non-danger
signals with sound and light (S)
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Health Hazard References (P = Primary; S = Secondary)
Communication - ISO/DIS 9921-1: Ergonomic assessment of speech communication Part

1: Speech interference level and communication distances for persons with normal hearing
capacity in direct communication (S)
Equipment Preferred equipment operating areas for human/machine; vertical and horizontal
accessibility dimensions of passageways; optimum operator/maintenance routes through units:
CEN547-2 'Safety of machinery - human body dimensions - Part 2. Principles for
determining the dimensions required for access opening (P)
Selection of Selection of equipment/tools for the maintenance of materials - UK HSE 'Work Equipment'
equipment guidance on Regulations. L22. 1992 (P)
Use of VDUs (Visual Shell HSE Panel, Repetitive Strain Injury (Working with Visual Display Units), 2002 (P)
Display Units) (replaces SHSE Panel Working with VDUs, 1989) (P)
GI-D VDU website: http://sww-ask-gi.shell.com/frameset/GIDpage.asp?target=http://sww-
ask-gi.shell.com/GI_Implemented/ServiceInfo/ergonimics.htm&title=GI%20Ask-GI%20-
%20HSE-Ergonomics&chapter=31&RA=NLMHA8. Examples of information on this web
site are: 'Tips for users', 'Guidelines for workstation design', general information on office
ergonomics. (P)
SHSE Panel VDU User Guide 1993 (rev) (P)

UK HSE VDU Workstation checklist for risk assessment, 1996 (S)
ISO 9241 Parts 1 - 17 Ergonomics requirements for office work with visual display
terminals (VDTs) (S)
Manual materials UK HSE L23: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Guidance on the
handling Regulations 1998 (P)
ISO 11228: 1995, Ergonomics - Manual handling, Part 1 Lifting and carrying.
NEN 1005 1-3 'Safety of machinery - Human physical performance: Part 2 Manual
handling of objects associated to machinery (S)
Mismatch of work Draft ISO 9355: Ergonomic requirements for design of displays and control actuators (P)
environment to
cognitive skills, ISO 10075: 1991: Ergonomic principles related to mental work-load - general terms and
capabilities and definitions (P)
limitations of
workforce
ISO/DIS 9921-1: 1992, Ergonomics assessment of speech communication - Part 1:
Speech interference level and communication distances for persons with normal hearing
capacity in direct communication (SIL method).
ISO/CD 9921-2: Ergonomics assessment of speech communication - Part 2: Assessment
of speech communication by means of the Modified Articulation Index (MAI method).
ISO/CD 9921-3: Ergonomics assessment of speech communication - Part 3: Speech

communication with electro-acoustic systems.
ISO 10075-2: 1996: Ergonomic principles related to mental workload - Part 2: Design
principles (P)
Discomfort from poor SHSE Panel 1987: Office Safety (P)
indoor climate
ISO 7730:1994 Moderate thermal environments - determination of the Predicted Mean
Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage Dissatisfied (PPD) indices and specification of the
conditions for thermal comfort. (S)
UK HSE HS(G)132 How to deal with Sick Building Syndrome - guidance for employers,
building owners and building managers, 1995 (S)
UK HSE HS(G)194 Thermal comfort in the workplace, 1999 (S)
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Table 4a: Psychological Factors Inventory

Note 1: Reaction to psychological health hazards is dependent on the individual's ability to cope with stress.
Note 2: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions. Where a choice of Hazard Rating is given, selection should take
account of local circumstances. Expert advice may be obtained from SI-HE/2.
in which the health hazard may exposure (consequences) Note (harm to people) -
occur 1 see Note 2
Long and irregular working Potential in all operations Acute: Impaired or unsafe 2
hours; working cycles; shift performance (may lead to a safety
work incident or production loss)
Chronic: Psychological stress; 3, 4 or 5
depression; absenteeism
Organisational stress e.g. Potential in all operations Acute: Impaired or unsafe 2
poor communication, performance (may lead to a safety
inappropriate targets incident or production loss)
Chronic: Psychological stress; 3, 4 or 5
depression; burn out; absenteeism
Post traumatic stress, e.g. Sales outlet personnel; plant Acute: Post traumatic stress 3
after robbery, assault, personnel; personnel living in high syndrome including impaired
explosions, fire risk/low security countries performance (may lead to a safety
incident or production loss)
Chronic: depression; absenteeism 3, 4 or 5

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Table 4b: Psychological Factors - recognised references
General references for HMSO London: Understanding Stress Part 2, Line manager's guide (P)
psychological factors
EU Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. Stress at work:
causes effects and prevention (P)
Long and irregular Occupational Stress - a practical approach. Author: Addley. Publisher: BH. ISBN 0-
working hours; working 7506-2948-7 (S)
cycles; shift work
Issues in Occupational Health. Coping, health and organisations. Author: Dewe, Leiter,
Cox. Publisher: Taylor Francis. ISBN 0-748-40823-1 (S)
Organisational (work- Occupational Stress - a practical approach. Author: Addley. Publisher: Butterworth-
induced) stress Heinemann. ISBN 0-7506-2948-7 (S)
Issues in Occupational Health. Coping, health and organisations. Author: Dewe, Leiter,
Cox. Publisher: Taylor Francis. ISBN 0-748-40823-1 (S)
ISO 10075: 1991: Ergonomic principles related to mental work-load - general terms and
definitions (P)
ISO 10075-2: 1996: Ergonomic principles related to mental workload - Part 2: Design
principles (P)
Post traumatic stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Author: Yule. Publisher: Wiley. ISBN 0-471970808 (S)
e.g. after robbery,
assault, explosions, fire

5a Lifestyle
Table 5a: Lifestyle Factors Inventory

Note 1: Incidence of disease affected by individual susceptibility
Note 2: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions. Where a choice of Hazard Rating is given, selection should
take account of local circumstances.
Health Hazard Examples of situations or Harmful health effects from Hazard Rating
activities in which the health over exposure (consequences) (harm to people)
hazard may occur Note 1 Notes 1 and 2
Smoking All areas where smoking takes Acute: irritation of airways and 2
place eyes
Chronic: Diseases of heart, blood 4 or 5
vessels and lungs;
addiction/dependence; increased
sickness absence; premature
death
Alcohol and drugs abuse All areas where alcohol and drug Acute: CNS effects; impaired 4 or 5
use takes place performance (may lead to a safety
incident or production loss)
Chronic: diseases of various 3, 4 or 5

organ systems;
addiction/dependence; premature
death
Volatile substance Persons (usually young people) Acute: sudden death from cardiac 4 or 5
abuse (e.g. butane from purchasing volatile marketed arrhythmias (irregular heart beat);
lighter fuel) products for substance abuse narcotic effects leading to
purposes unconsciousness
Chronic: Disease of the nervous 4
system
Lack of physical Jobs and tasks requiring physical Acute: reduced fitness; impaired 3
exercise fitness, e.g. use of breathing performance
apparatus
Chronic: Diseases of heart and 3, 4 or 5
blood vessels
Unbalanced diet Jobs and tasks requiring physical Acute: reduced fitness; impaired 3
fitness performance
Chronic: Diseases of heart and 3, 4 or 5
blood vessels

5b Lifestyle
Table 5b: Lifestyle Factors - recognised references

Note: see also Appendix 2 - General references
General references Health promotional material. Examples of information sources:-

World Health Organisation (WHO) (P)
UK Health Education Authority (HEA) (S)
British Heart Foundation (S)
Lifestyle medicine. Author: Rippe. Publisher: Blackwell. ISBN 0-86542-294-X (S)
Smoking SIPM HSE and SIPC HR July 1995: Smoking and passive smoking at work (P)
Nicotine Addiction in Britain. Author: Royal College of Physicians (UK) ISBN 1-86016-1227
Alcohol and drugs See general references above

abuse SI-HR Drugs and alcohol abuse employement guidelines (Dec 1993) (P)
Lack of physical Lifestyle medicine. Author: Rippe. Publisher: Blackwell. ISBN 0-86542-294-X
exercise
SHSE Panel 1995: Road transport SMS guidelines (standards for driver fitness) (P)
Medical aspects of fitness to drive. A guide for medical practitioners. The medical
commission on accident prevention UK 5th Edition (S)
Unbalanced diet ABC of Nutrition. Author: Truswell. Publisher: BMJ Books. ISBN 0-7279-1233-X

6a Living env
Table 6a: Living Environment (Public Health) Factors

Note 1: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions. Where a choice of Hazard Rating is given, selection should take
occur Note 1
Infectious diseases Mainly outside Western Europe, N. See Table 2a Biological Agents
America, Japan, Australia and New
Zealand
Contaminated drinking Mainly outside Western Europe, N. Acute: giardiasis, typhoid, cholera, 2, 3, 4 or 5
water supply America, Japan, Australia and New hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery
Zealand
e.g. poor sewage control Chronic: carrier of disease without n/a
having symptoms
Poor medical infra- Mainly outside Western Europe, N. Acute: failure to obtain appropriate 2, 3, 4 or 5
structure America, Japan, Australia and New treatment; permanent damage;
Zealand death
Chronic: n/a n/a
Environmental health Air pollution (e.g. Mexico City, Acute: respiratory tract irritation; 2, 3, 4 or 5
hazards e.g. air Bangkok, Beijing, Santiago de Chile, aggravation of asthma
pollution, radiation former Soviet Union); Radiation (e.g.
hazards, contaminated former Soviet Union)
food (pesticides) Chronic: radiation effects (damage 2, 3, 4 or 5
to reproductive and blood cells);
impaired respiratory function
Post traumatic stress, Personnel in high risk/low security Acute: Post traumatic stress 3
e.g. after robbery, countries syndrome including: impaired
assault performance
Chronic: depression; absenteeism 3, 4 or 5

6b Living env
Table 6b: Living Environment Factors - recognised references

Note: see also Appendix 1 - General references
General reference SIPM Guidelines for Health, Safety and Environmental planning on a new venture. Report
EP88-2415 Rev 2 (March 1992) (P)
Infectious diseases Shell Wide Web site: Health and Security (contains country specific latest advice on
vaccination and malaria prophylaxis requirements and health issues).
http://swwserv5.is.Shell.nl/Health-Security/index.html
Also available in hard copy from SIL Health Services. (P).
Control of communicable diseases in man, latest edition. American Public Health
Association. (S)
The microbiological hazards of occupations, Collins and Grange. Occupational Hygiene
Monograph No. 17 1990 (S)
Contaminated EP95-0330: Drinking Water Guidelines (P)
drinking water supply WHO Recommended guideline values for drinking water quality 1993 (P)
Poor medical infra- SHSE Panel: Medical Emergency Guidelines for Management 1994 (P)
structure
SIL HSE Report 94-023: Medical Emergency Guidelines for Health Care Professionals and
First Aiders (P)
SIL HSE Report 94-023a: Guidance to First Aiders (P)
Environmental World Health Organisation guidance (S)
health hazards e.g. UK Dept of Health. Handbook on Air Pollution and Health. 1997. ISBN 0-11322096-0 (S)
air pollution, radiation UK-NRPB. Living with radiation. ISBN 0-85951-419-6 (S)
hazards
Post traumatic stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Author: Yule. Publisher: Wiley. ISBN 0-471970808 (S)
e.g. after robbery,
assault

7a Chem Refinery
Table 7a (i) Refinery: Chemical Agent Inventory: Examples of chemical agents and the principal areas in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 1: Selected examples of the more common chemical agents are given. Where possible, use less hazardous alternatives.
Note 2: As an indicator of harmful health effects (flammability is not addressed), chemical agents have been divided according to the EU classification for dangerous substances and preparations using the Risk Phrases. A list of relevant Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c. N.B. Risk phrases are
subject to change and not all chemical agents are assigned Risk Phrases; it is important to check health hazard information contained in suppliers' material safety data sheets. For intermediate products, health hazard information will need to be compiled by the OU.
Note 3: The same chemical agent may have several types of harmful effects and therefore appear in more than one health hazard group
Note 4: The same chemical agent may appear in more than one situation/activity. A gap in the table indicates that an example has not been readily identified within company operations, but does not indicate that no example exists locally.
Note 5: These hazard groups are not classified under EU legislation and, thus, have no associated Risk Phrase
HEALTH HAZARD Examples of situations or activities in which the health hazard may occur - see notes 1 and 4
- see notes 2 and 3 Marketed Products Internal streams Raw materials Auxiliary chemicals Additives Catalysts By-product/Wastes Laboratories (plus Maintenance, construction and
all marketed cleaning
products)
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) Benzene heart cut (up to Low boiling naphthas Crude oil (PCAHs and benzene); Hydrazine salts; crystalline silica Furfural extract (concentrated Chloroform, Carbon Asbestos (gaskets, insulation,
and Mutagen (R40; 46; 50% benzene); Gasolines (benzene); Streams containing Low boiling naphthas (Benzene); (calcined diatomaceious earths, PCAHs); Slops containing PCAHs; tetrachloride, 1,4- partitions); Some man-made vitreous
47) (contain benzene); PCAHs including Base oils, Benzene heart cut; Long residues filter aids); Fuel oils (PCAHs Coke (PCAHs); Sludges from dioxane fibres (furnace linings, insulation);
PCAHs = Polycyclic Streams containing Gasoil, Heavy fuel oil, (PCAHs); Waxy distillate (PCAHs); furnace heating) black oil tank bottoms (PCAHs); Chromates (some paints); Chromium
Aromatic Hydrocarbons PCAHs - Gas oils, Heavy Long/short residues, Waxy Furfural extract (concentrated Furnace residues (nickel (VI) stainless steel welding fume (e.g.
fuel oils, Cycle oils, Crude distillate PCAHs); Gas oils (PCAHs); Light compounds); Some used furnace tubes); Nickel in anti-seize
oil; 1-3 Butadiene (may cycle oils (PCAHs) transformer oils (PCBs) compounds; Used engine oil (PCAHs)
contaminate LPG streams)
Toxic to reproduction Organic lead Desalter sludge from leaded Carbon disulphide Lead compounds (some paints)
(R60;61;62;63) gasoline processing (inorganic
lead residues); Sludges from
leaded gasoline tanks
Sensitiser: Potassium Cement (chromate impurities);
inhalation/skin (R42;43) dichromate Isocyanates (polyurethane coatings,
adhesives, vehicle paints); Epoxy
resin adhesives; Nickel in anti-seize
compounds; Diamines in 2-pack
adhesives
Local or Systemic Benzene heart cut Low boiling point napthas (n- Hydrogen sulphide Carbon monoxide waste from Ethyl mercaptan (in Hydrofluoric acid; Hydrogen sulphide; Oil-fired Mercury, pyridine, Chlorinated degreasants; Lead
effects from inhalation (aromatic hydrocarbons); hexane); cracker regenerator used as LPG); Organic lead Cobalt/ furnace residues (vanadium methanol, n-hexane, compounds (some paints); Mercury
(R20,23,26) skin contact Gasolines (aromatic fuel gas; Methanol; Hydrogen (in gasoline); Alkyl Molybdenum pentoxide); Carbon monoxide in toluene, xylene, (instruments, contaminant in caustic
(R21,24,27) or ingestion hydrocarbons); naphtha sulphide; Perchloroethylene; nitrate (in diesel); flue gases and feed for furnaces; acetone tanks); Cadmium oxide fume; Lead
(R22;25;28); R39; R48; Cobalt solution (cracker); Xylene (in gasoline Spent Cobalt/Molybdenum catalyst oxide fume; Zinc oxide fume
R64; R65 Furfural; Toluene; Hydrofluoric and Jet A-1)
acid
Corrosive (R34;35) Strong mineral acids eg Hydrofluoric acid Strong mineral Strong mineral acids/alkalis
Hydrofluoric acid; Hydrochloric acids/alkalis
acid, Phosphoric acid, Sulphuric
acid; Strong alkalis eg Sodium
hydroxide, Potassium
hydroxide; Anhydrous ammonia
Irritant (R36,37,38) and Kerosines; Octanes; Gas Kerosines Weak mineral acids/alkalis e.g. Marker dyes Sulphur dioxide in flue gases; Weak mineral Degreasing agents; Man made
defatting agents oils; Highly refined base Ammonia solution, Sodium Sodium fluoride; Ammonium acids/alkalis vitreous fibres; Water treatment
oils carbonate/bicarbonate solution, trifluoride; Aluminium trifluoride; chemicals; Welding gases; Lubricants;
Calcium hydroxide (lime); Sulphur dioxide/trioxide (sulphur d-limonene-based cleaners
Some water treatment recovery)
chemicals; Di-isopropanolamine
(ADIP); Methyl ethyl ketone;
Simple asphyxiant - see Propane; Butane Propane; Butane Propane; Butane; Butenes; Nitrogen; Hydrogen; Fuel gas Dry gas (contains propane, Argon, hydrogen, Liquefied Petroleum Gas; Acetylene
note 5 Hydrogen propene, ethylene); Hydrogen acetylene
Cold burns - see note 5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquefied propane Liquefied gases Liquefied gases
Low toxicity particulates Sulphur (also in molten Molecular sieve; Ion exchange Zeolite; Platinum Spent Zeolite; Platinum on Iron oxide (mild steel) fume;
- see note 5 form - contact burns) resin (eg Amberlyst 16C) on alumina (new); alumina and Bismuth/copper oxide Aluminium oxide fume; Refractory
Bismuth/copper on alumina catalysts brick dust
oxide on alumina
(new)

7a Chem Distribution
Table 7a Distribution: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 2: As an indicator of harmful health effects (flammability is not addressed), chemical agents have been divided according to the EU classification for dangerous substances and preparations using the Risk Phrases. A list
of relevant Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c. N.B. Risk phrases are subject to change and not all chemical agents are assigned Risk Phrases; it is important to check health hazard information contained in suppliers' material
safety data sheets.
Note 4: The same chemical agent may appear in more than one situation/activity. A gap in the table indicates that an example has not been readily identified within company operations, but does not indicate that no example
exists locally.
HEALTH HAZARD Examples of situations or activities in which the health hazard may occur - see note 4
- see notes 2 and 3 Loading gantry/Tank Farm/Barrel Bitumen Plants/ Emulsion Vehicle service bay (plus main Vehicle Wash Bay Laboratory Office/Plant maintenance,
filling Preparation fuels) construction and cleaning
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) Gasolines (benzene), Diesel/Gas oil Cut back bitumen easy to Asbestos (brake linings); Chromium Gasolines (benzene), Asbestos (gaskets, partitions,
and Mutagen (R40; 46; (PCAHs), fuel oils (PCAHs), LPG (1,3- pour/handle at ambient (VI) stainless steel welding fume; Lead Diesel/Gas oil, fuel oils ceiling tiles, insulation); Some
47) butadiene) temperature (PCAHs which and nickel in anti-seize compounds; man made vitreous fibres;
PCAHs = Polycyclic may be bio-available) Used engine oil (PCAHs); Rubber Chromates (some
Aromatic Hydrocarbons fume (tyre re-grooving) paints);Chromium (VI) stainless
steel welding fume; Nickel in
anti-seize compounds
Toxic to reproduction Lead seals used to secure sample cans; Lead compounds (some paints)
(R60;61;62;63) Organic/inorganic lead sludges from
leaded gasoline bulk storage tanks and
residues from leaded sludge tips
Sensitiser: Amines used in bitumen Isocyanates (vehicle paints); Epoxy Isocyanates (polyurethane
inhalation/skin (R42;43) emulsions. Bitumen resin adhesives coatings, adhesives); Epoxy
emulsions (depending on resin adhesives; cement
emulsifying agent). (chromate impurities)
Local or Systemic Gasoline additive (e.g. xylene), Diesel Hydrogen sulphide Ethylene glycol; Methanol (antifreeze); Aluminium cleaner Acetone (glass cleaner) Chlorinated degreasants
effects from inhalation additive (e.g. alkyl nitrate), Jet fuel ASA (bitumen tank head spaces) Chlorinated degreasants (hydrofluoric acid)
(R20,23,26) skin contact (xylene), Gasolines (aromatic
(R21,24,27) or ingestion hydrocarbons); super plus unleaded
(R22;25;28); R39; R48; (methyl tertiary butyl ether); H2S
R64; R65 (bitumen and fuel oil tank head spaces)
Corrosive (R34;35) Hydrochloric acid; Aluminium cleaner (hydrofluoric acid); Aluminium cleaner Sulphuric (battery) acid
Phosphoric acid (hydrofluoric acid); Hard
surface cleaners
Irritant (R36,37,38) and Jet A-1; Kerosine; Gas oil, Diesel, Cut back bitumen; Bitumen Diesel exhaust fume; Degreasing Some detergents; Kerosines Degreasing agents; Man made
defatting agents Diesel exhaust fume (NOx) fume agents; Welding gases; Oils and Degreasing agents; Some vitreous fibres; Water treatment
greases vehicle valetting chemicals; Welding gases;
compounds Domestic cleaners; Oils and
greases
Simple asphyxiant - see Propane; Butane Acetylene; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas;
note 5 Acetylene
Thermal burns - see note Hot bitumen
5
Cold burns - see note 5 Liquefied gases Liquefied gases Liquefied gases
Low toxicity particulates Polymer powders Iron oxide (mild steel) welding fume; Iron oxide (mild steel) fume;
- see note 5 Aluminium oxide welding fume Aluminium oxide fume

7a Chem Road Transport
Table 7a Road Transport: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 2: As an indicator of harmful health effects (flammability is not addressed), chemical agents have been divided according to the EU classification for dangerous substances and preparations
using the Risk Phrases. A list of relevant Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c. N.B. Risk phrases are subject to change and not all chemical agents are assigned Risk Phrases; it is important to check
health hazard information contained in suppliers' material safety data sheets.
Note 4: The same chemical agent may appear in more than one situation/activity. A gap in the table indicates that an example has not been readily identified within company operations, but does
not indicate that no example exists locally.
- see notes 2 and 3 Loading gantry/Delivery to customer storage Vehicle service bay (plus main fuels) Vehicle Wash Bay
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) and Gasolines (contain benzene), Diesel/Gas oil Asbestos (brake linings); Chromium (VI) stainless steel welding fume; Lead
Mutagen (R40; 46; 47) (PCAHs), fuel oils (PCAHs), LPG (may contain and nickel in anti-seize compounds; Used engine oil (PCAHs); Rubber fume
PCAHs = Polycyclic 1,3-butadiene) (tyre re-grooving)
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Toxic to reproduction
(R60;61;62;63)
Sensitiser: inhalation/skin Isocyanates (vehicle paints); Epoxy resin adhesives
(R42;43)
Local or Systemic effects from Gasoline additive (e.g. xylene), Diesel additive Ethylene glycol; Methanol (antifreeze); Chlorinated degreasants Aluminium cleaner
inhalation (R20,23,26) skin (e.g. alkyl nitrate), Jet fuel ASA (xylene), (hydrofluoric acid); Hard
contact (R21,24,27) or ingestion Gasolines (aromatic hydrocarbons); super plus surface cleaners
(R22;25;28); R39; R48; R64; R65 unleaded (methyl tertiary butyl ether); H2S
(bitumen and fuel oil tank head spaces)
Corrosive (R34;35) Aluminium cleaner (hydrofluoric acid) Aluminium cleaner

(hydrofluoric acid); Hard
surface cleaners
Irritant (R36,37,38) and defatting Jet A-1; Kerosine; Gas oil, Diesel, Diesel Diesel exhaust fume; Degreasing agents; Welding gases; Oils and greases Some detergents; Degreasing
agents exhaust fume agents; Some vehicle valetting
compounds
Simple asphyxiant - see note 5 Propane; Butane Acetylene; Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Thermal burns - see note 5

Cold burns - see note 5 Liquefied gases Liquefied gases
Low toxicity particulates - see Iron oxide (mild steel) welding fume; Aluminium oxide welding fume
note 5

7a Chem Aviation
Table 7a Aviation: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 1: Selected examples of the more common chemical agents are given. Where possible, use less hazardous alternative.
Note 2: As an indicator of harmful health effects (flammability is not addressed), chemical agents have been divided according to the EU classification for dangerous substances and
preparations using the Risk Phrases. A list of relevant Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c. N.B. Risk phrases are subject to change and not all chemical agents are assigned Risk
Phrases; it is important to check health hazard information contained in suppliers' material safety data sheets.
Note 4: The same chemical agent may appear in more than one situation/activity. A gap in the table indicates that an example has not been readily identified within company
operations, but does not indicate that no example exists locally.
see notes 2 and 3 Loading gantry/apron/tank farm Vehicle service bay (plus main Vehicle Wash Bay Laboratory Office/Plant maintenance, Aeroshell
fuels) construction and cleaning products
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) Aviation gasolines (where they contain Asbestos (brake linings); Chromium Aviation gasolines (where Asbestos (e.g. gaskets,
and Mutagen (R40; 46; >0.1% benzene) (VI) stainless steel welding fume; Lead they contain >0.1% partitions, ceiling tiles,
47) PCAH = Polycyclic and nickel in anti-seize compounds; benzene) insulation); Some man made
Aromatic Hydrocarbons Used engine oil (PCAHs); Rubber vitreous fibres; Chromates
fume (tyre re-grooving) (some paints); Chromium (VI)
stainless steel welding fume;
Nickel in anti-seize compounds
Toxic to reproduction Lead seals used to secure sample Lead compounds (some paints)
(R60;61;62;63) cans; 2-methoxy ethanol (Jet A1
additive); methyl diethoxol (substitute
for 2-methoxy ethanol);
Organic/inorganic lead sludges from
leaded gasoline bulk storage tanks.
Sensitiser: Isocyanates (vehicle paints); Epoxy Isocyanates (polyurethane ASG 7, 17, 23C,
inhalation/skin (R42;43) resin adhesives coatings, adhesives); Epoxy 43C; ASTO 500
resin adhesives
Local or Systemic Aviation gasolines (aromatic Ethylene glycol (anti-freeze); Methanol Acetone (glass cleaner); Chlorinated degreasants ASC07; ASG22,
effects from inhalation hydrocarbons); Methanol (screen (screenwash and de-icer); Chlorinated Aviation gasolines 22CF; ASCF2;
(R20,23,26) skin contact wash and de-icer); Biocides degreasants (aromatic hydrocarbons) APA101 (EU
(R21,24,27) or ingestion version)
(R22;25;28); R39; R48;
R64; R65
Corrosive (R34;35) Hard surface cleaners Aluminium cleaner (hydrofluoric acid); Aluminium cleaner Sulphuric (battery) acid
surface cleaners
Irritant (R36,37,38) and Jet A-1/turbine fuels; Diesel exhaust Diesel exhaust fume; Degreasing Some detergents; Jet A-1/turbine fuels Degreasing agents; Man made APA101 (US
defatting agents fume agents; Welding gases; Oils and Degreasing agents; Some vitreous fibres; Water treatment version)
greases vehicle valetting chemicals; Welding gases;
compounds Domestic cleaners; Oils and
greases
Simple asphyxiant - see Acetylene; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas;
note 5 Acetylene
Low toxicity particulates Iron oxide (mild steel) welding fume; Iron oxide (mild steel) fume;

7a Chem LPG
Table 7a LPG bottling and reconditioning: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 2: As an indicator of harmful health effects (flammability is not addressed), chemical agents have been divided according to the EU classification for dangerous substances and preparations using the
Risk Phrases. A list of relevant Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c. N.B. Risk phrases are subject to change and not all chemical agents are assigned Risk Phrases; it is important to check health hazard
information contained in suppliers' material safety data sheets.
Note 4: The same chemical agent may appear in more than one situation/activity. A gap in the table indicates that an example has not been readily identified within company operations, but does not indicate
that no example exists locally.
- see notes 2 and 3 Refilling line/Bulk operations Reconditioning Vehicle service bay (plus main Vehicle Wash Bay Office/Plant maintenance,
fuels) construction and cleaning
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) 1,3-Butadiene contained in some 1,3-Butadiene contained in LPG; Asbestos (brake linings); Chromium Asbestos (e.g. gaskets,
and Mutagen (R40; 46; LPG; Waste LPG heavy ends from Chromates (some paints) (VI) stainless steel welding fume; Lead partitions, ceiling tiles,
47) tanks (contents under investigation) and nickel in anti-seize compounds; insulation); Chromates (some
Used engine oil (PCAHs); Rubber paints);Chromium (VI) stainless
fume (tyre re-grooving) steel welding fume; Nickel in
anti-seize compounds
Toxic to reproduction Carbon disulphide Lead compounds (some paints, Lead compounds (some paints,
(R60;61;62;63) jointing compounds) jointing compounds)
Sensitiser: Isocyanates (vehicle paints); Epoxy Isocyanates (polyurethane
inhalation/skin (R42;43) resin adhesives coatings, adhesives); Epoxy
resin adhesives; Cement
(chromate impurities)
Local or Systemic Ethyl mercaptan (LPG stenching Ethyl mercaptan (LPG stenching Ethylene glycol (anti-freeze); Methanol Chlorinated degreasants
effects from inhalation agent); Tetrahydrothiaphine (LPG agent); Xylene/Toluene (paint (screen wash/de-icer); Chlorinated
(R20,23,26) skin contact stenching agent) solvents); grit and paint dust from grit degreasants
(R21,24,27) or ingestion blasting cylinders; Zinc oxide fume
(R22;25;28); R39; R48; (plasma arc/zinc metal spraying)
R64; R65
Corrosive (R34;35) Aluminium cleaner (hydrofluoric acid) Aluminium cleaner Sulphuric (battery) acid
surface cleaners
Irritant (R36,37,38) and Ethyl mercaptan (LPG stenching Ozone (plasma arc spraying) Diesel exhaust fume; Degreasing Some detergents; Degreasing agents; Man made
defatting agents agent); Tetrahydrothiaphine (LPG agents; Welding gases; Oils and Degreasing agents; Some mineral fibres; Water treatment
stenching agent) greases vehicle valetting chemicals: Shellforce; Welding
compounds gases; Domestic cleaners; Oils
and greases
Simple asphyxiant - see Propane; Butane Propane; Butane Acetylene; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas;
note 5 Acetylene
Cold burns - see note 5 Liquefied gases Liquefied gases Liquefied gases Liquefied gases
Low toxicity particulates Iron oxide (mild steel) welding fume; Iron oxide (mild steel) fume;

7a Chem Luboil
Table 7a Luboil/Grease Blending: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
- see notes 2 and 3 Laboratories (plus all Office/Plant maintenance, construction
Filling lines and gantries (See marketed products) and cleaning
Pre blend and blending area
'Aviation' for Aeroshell products)
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) and Base oils containing PCAHs >= 3% Base oils containing PCAHs >= 3% DMSO Chloroform; benzene; Asbestos (e.g. gaskets, partitions, ceiling
Mutagen (R40; 46; 47) DMSO extract; Shell Corbula grease extract; Gas oil (PCAHs); Diazo and Potassium dichromate tiles, insulation); Some man-made vitreous
PCAHs = 1 anthraquinones (dye compounds) fibres; Chromates (some paints); Chromium
Polycyclic Aromatic (VI) stainless steel welding fume; Nickel in
Hydrocarbons anti-seize compounds; Used engine oils
(contain PCAHs)
Toxic to reproduction Alvania RS, EP1, EP2, EP R0, EP Lead naphthenate; 2-butoxyethanol Carbon disulphide Lead compounds (some paints; tank
(R60;61;62;63) R00; Retinax A, AM; Rhodina EP1, sludges)
EP2, S7505, S8772 (all contain lead
naphthenate)
Sensitiser: inhalation/skin Ensis engine oil (calcium Triazine biocides; Calcium sulphonate; Potassium dichromate Isocyanates (polyurethane coatings,
(R42;43) sulphonate), Alvania RS, R1, R2, R3, Dibenyl disulphide; N-phenyl alpha adhesives); Epoxy resin adhesives
RA (PAN) naphthylamine (PAN); Polysulphide,
Isocyanates in polyurea grease;
Benzotriazoles; Toluotriazoles
Local or Systemic effects Alvania R1, R2, R3, RA (sodium Sodium nitrite; Triazine biocide; n-1- Mercury, methanol, n- Chlorinated degreasants; Oil-fired furnace
from inhalation (R20,23,26) nitrite); Tellus C5, R5; Fusus A; napthylaniline; Petroleum distillates; hexane, toluene, xylene, residues (Vanadium pentoxide)
skin contact (R21,24,27) or Morlina 5 (low viscosity white oil) Polyalkylene glycol; Barium oxidates; Barium acetone
ingestion (R22;25;28); R39; sulphonate; Triphenyl phosphates; Xylene;
R48; R64; R65 Toluene
Corrosive (R34;35) Metal dinonyl napthylene sulphonates (Ca, Strong mineral acids/alkalis Sulphuric (battery) acid
Mg, Na, Ba); Lithium, Calcium and
Potassium hydroxides; Imidazoline
derivatives
Irritant (R36,37,38) and Metalina GC, GR (Di and Mono, di and tri ethanolamines; Zinc alkyl Weak mineral acids/alkalis Degreasing agents; Man made vitreous
defatting agents triethanolamine); Metrema Fluid GP, dithiophosphate (ZDTP); Nonylphenol fibres; Water treatment chemicals:
GX (Alkanolamine esters) ethoxylates; Weak mineral acids/alkalis; Shellforce; Welding gases; Domestic
Barium dinonyl naphthasulphonate; Kerosine cleaners; Oils and greases
Simple asphyxiant - see Argon, hydrogen, acetylene; Liquefied Petroleum Gas; Acetylene;
note 5 nitrogen Carbon dioxide
Low toxicity particulates - Graphite, Carbon black, Oleophilic bentonite Iron oxide (mild steel) fume; Aluminium
see note 5 clay, Molybdenum disulphide; Sulphur; oxide fume
Calcium hydroxystearate

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Table 7a Retail: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 5: These health hazard groups are not classified under EU legislation and, thus, have no associated Risk Phrase
- see notes 2 and 3 Pump area Kiosk/Office/Kitchen Car Service Bay Car wash Construction materials
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) Gasolines (contain benzene); Gasolines (contain benzene - Asbestos (brake linings); Used engine Asbestos (e.g. existing
and Mutagen (R40; 46; 47) Diesel fuel (PCAHs) possible ingress of vapour from oil (PCAHs); Used anti-freeze partitions, roofing sheets,
PCAHs = Polycyclic the forecourt) (nitrosamines); Rubber fume (tyre re- ceiling tiles, pipe insulation);
Aromatic Hydrocarbons grooving) Some man made vitreous fibres
Toxic to reproduction Lead compounds (some paints)

(R60;61;62;63)
Sensitiser: inhalation/skin Isocyanates (polyurethane coatings, Cement (chromate impurities)
(R42;43) adhesives, vehicle paints); Epoxy resin
adhesives
Local or Systemic effects Gasolines (aromatic CFCs (fire fighting equipment, Ethylene glycol; Chlorinated
from inhalation (R20,23,26) hydrocarbons) refrigerants); Isopropyl alcohol degreasants/brake cleaners; Gasolines
skin contact (R21,24,27) or (IPA) and methanol (aromatic hydrocarbons); styrene-based
ingestion (R22;25;28); R39; (screenwash); Ethylene glycol resins (car body work)
R48; R64; R65 (anti-freeze); hydrocarbon
based cleaning materials
Corrosive (R34;35) Hard surface cleaners Kitchen cleaning materials Sulphuric (battery) acid
Irritant (R36,37,38) and Diesel fuel; Diesel/gasoline Domestic cleaning materials Diesel/gasoline exhaust fume; Some Vehicle cleaners Man made vitreous fibres
defatting agents exhaust fume; Some detergents domestic cleaners; Some vehicle (insulation)
and degreasants; valetting compounds; Welding gases;
oils and greases
Simple asphyxiant - see LPG (lighter fuel) Propane; Acetylene
note 5
Cold burns - see note 5 Liquefied gases
Low toxicity particulates - Iron oxide (mild steel) fume

see note 5

7a Chem Shipping & Marine
Table 7a Marine and Shipping: Examples of chemical agents and the principal situations in which they may occur (see notes 1 and 2)
Note 5: These health hazard groups are not classified under EU legislation and, thus, have no associated Risk Phrase
- see notes 2 and 3 Cargo deck and tanks including pump rooms Accommodation/galley Maintenance management (including engine room)
Carcinogen (R40;45;49) Shell low boiling naphthas - benzene (inc tops naphthas, Asbestos insulation (existing Asbestos (Insulation, gaskets); Some man made vitreous
and Mutagen (R40; 46; 47) cat cracked gasoline, platformate/reformate, platformer ships) fibres; Chromates (paint);Chromium (VI) stainless steel
raffinate, isomerate and gasoline platformer raffinate, welding fume; Nickel in anti-seize compounds; Used
isomerate and gasoline components; engine oil (PCAHs); radio-active material (liquid level
indicators)
PCAHs = Polycyclic Crude oils (contain PCAHs and benzene); Cargo tank
Aromatic Hydrocarbons slops (may contain PCAHs or benzene); Diesel, fuel oil
and gas oil (contain PCAHs)
Toxic to reproduction Lead seals used to secure sample cans; Leaded sludges Lead compounds (some paints)
(R60;61;62;63) from cargo tanks
Sensitiser: inhalation/skin Isocyanates (polyurethane coatings, adhesives, paints);
(R42;43) Epoxy resin adhesives; Nickel in anti-seize compounds;
Diamines in 2-pack adhesives
Local or Systemic effects Gasolines and naphthas (aromatic hydrocarbons); Insecticides (pest control) Chlorinated degreasants; Zinc oxide fume; Lead
from inhalation (R20,23,26) Hydrogen sulphide (storage tank head spaces containing compounds (some paints); Tin compounds (anti-fouling
skin contact (R21,24,27) or Fuel oil); carbon monoxide (inert gas venting) paints); halon (fire fighting and refrigerants); mercury
ingestion (R22;25;28); R39; (instruments); alcohol
R48; R64; R65
Corrosive (R34;35) Some domestic cleaning

products
Irritant (R36,37,38) Gas oil; Diesel fuel; Jet A1; Kerosine; Bitumen Some domestic cleaning Degreasing agents; Man made vitreous fibres; Water
products treatment chemicals; Welding gases; Oils and Greases;
Dilute sulphuric acid (batteries); white spirit; methylated
spirits
Simple asphyxiant - see Propane; Butane; Nitrogen Liquefied Petroleum Gas; Acetylene
note 5
Thermal burns - see note 5 Heated cargoes e.g. bitumen, some crude oils
Low toxicity particulates - Iron oxide (mild steel) fume; Aluminium oxide fume
see note 5

7b Chem
Table 7b: Chemical Agent Inventory - 2 pages

Selected examples giving effects of over exposure and associated Hazard Ratings - illustrative only
Note 1: Many chemical agents fall into more than one health hazard group, but have only been listed once under the most hazardous group
relevant. A list of current Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c; Risk Phrases are subject to change. Not all chemicals have assigned Risk
Phrases.
Note 2: Refer to the supplier's latest safety data sheet for detailed information on harmful effects.
Note 3: For simplicity, Hazard Ratings have been based on the associated Risk Phrases, see Table 7c. There are a few exceptions, e.g.
chemical asphyxiants are always given a Hazard Rating of '5' in view of the severity of their acute effects and potential for causing multiple
fatalities. The Hazard Rating selected is linked to the most significant harmful effect (acute and/or chronic). Sometimes it is appropriate to
select both the acute and chronic effect where both are significant.
Note 4: Where no Risk Phrase has been assigned to the chemical, the Hazard Rating should be selected based on the harmful effects data
according to the Hazard Rating definitions (Appendix 1).
Note 5: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions.
Health Hazard Example including Risk Harmful effects from over exposure Hazard Rating (harm to
Phrase(s) - Note 1 (consequences) - Note 2 people) - Notes 3, 4 & 5
Carcinogen Asbestos Acute: Irritant to eyes and respiratory tract
Cat 1 Carcinogen: 4/5
(R40;45;49)
Mutagen (R40;46;47) R45; 48/23 Chronic: Category 1 carcinogen (via inhalation)
1,3-Butadiene (gas) Acute: Moderate irritant to eyes (pain, redness);
narcotic to CNS - see also cold burns
R45 Chronic: Category 2 carcinogen (via inhalation)
Nickel and compounds Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Cat 2 carcinogen: 4/5;
(catalysts, anti-seize)
R45, R42,43, R36/37/38 Chronic: Category 2 carcinogen, Skin & respiratory
sensitizer
Gasolines Acute: defatting to skin; slight irritant to eyes and
on inhalation of mist; vapours may cause
drowsiness and dizziness; may cause lung amage Cat 2 Carcinogen: 4/5
if swallowed
R45; R38; R65; R66 Chronic: Category 2 carcinogen (via inhalation)
Gas oil/Diesel Acute: defatting to skin; slight irritant to eyes and
on inhalation of mist; may cause lung damage if Cat 2 Carcinogen: 4/5
swallowed
R45; R65; R66 Chronic: prolonged or repeated skin contact may
(via skin contact)
lead to dermatitis and skin carcinomas
Light/Medium/Heavy Fuel oil Acute: defatting to skin; slight irritant to eyes and
on inhalation of mist
R45 Chronic: prolonged or repeated skin contact may
(via skin contact)
lead to dermatitis and skin carcinomas
Used engine oil (contains Acute: defatting to skin; slight irritant to eyes and
polycyclic aromatic on inhalation of mist
hydrocarbons) (liquid) Chronic: prolonged or repeated skin contact may
lead to dermatitis and skin carcinomas (via skin contact)
Toxic to reproduction Lead naphthenate Acute: -

Cat 1 Toxic to Repro: 4
(R60;61;62;63)
R61/62, R20/22, R33 Chronic: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction
Tetraethyl lead (absorbed via Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Acute: 4
skin) CNS effects (narcotic, mania, convulsions)
R61/62; R26/27/28; R33 Chronic: Category 2 Toxic to reproduction Cat 2 Toxic to Repro: 4
Sensitiser: inhalation Isocyanates (adhesives, Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Sensitiser: 4
(R42) Skin (R43) paints)
R42, R36/37/38, R20 or 23 Chronic: Potent respiratory sensitiser (via inhalation)
Cement (chromate impurities) Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes (conjunctivitis) and on
Sensitiser: 3
(powder) inhalation of dust
R43, R36/37/38 Chronic: dermatitis; skin sensitiser (via skin contact)
Cobalt and cobalt compounds Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes (conjunctivitis) and on
Sensitiser: 3
(Catalysts) inhalation of dust
R42: 43 Chronic: Skin sensitiser; Dermatitis (via skin contact)
Local or systemic Molybdenum (catalyst) Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes (conjunctivitis) and on
Irreversible effects: 3
effects following:- inhalation of dust
inhalation (R20;23;26) R48; 20/22; 36/37 Chronic: Potential irreversible effects
skin contact Hydrogen sulphide (gas) Acute: Chemical asphyxiant causing respiratory Chemical asphyxiant: 5
(R21;24;27) paralysis
ingestion (R22;25;28) R26 Chronic: none known
also (R39; 48; 64, 65) Carbon monoxide (gas) Acute: Chemical asphyxiant - causing
Chemical asphyxiant: 5
carboxyhaemoglobin poisoning by inhalation
R61; 48/23 Chronic: Category 1 Reproductive toxin
Tetrahydrothiophene (THT) Acute: Irritating to eyes and skin
Irreversible effects: 3
(liquid)

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Table 7b: Chemical Agent Inventory - 2 pages

Selected examples giving effects of over exposure and associated Hazard Ratings - illustrative only
Note 1: Many chemical agents fall into more than one health hazard group, but have only been listed once under the most hazardous group
relevant. A list of current Risk Phrases is given in Table 7c; Risk Phrases are subject to change. Not all chemicals have assigned Risk
Phrases.
Note 2: Refer to the supplier's latest safety data sheet for detailed information on harmful effects.
Note 3: For simplicity, Hazard Ratings have been based on the associated Risk Phrases, see Table 7c. There are a few exceptions, e.g.
chemical asphyxiants are always given a Hazard Rating of '5' in view of the severity of their acute effects and potential for causing multiple
fatalities. The Hazard Rating selected is linked to the most significant harmful effect (acute and/or chronic). Sometimes it is appropriate to
select both the acute and chronic effect where both are significant.
Note 4: Where no Risk Phrase has been assigned to the chemical, the Hazard Rating should be selected based on the harmful effects data
according to the Hazard Rating definitions (Appendix 1).
Note 5: See Appendix 1 for Hazard Rating definitions.
Health Hazard Example including Risk Harmful effects from over exposure Hazard Rating (harm to
Phrase(s) - Note 1 (consequences) - Note 2 people) - Notes 3, 4 & 5
R20/21/22; 36/38 Chronic: Irreversible effects
Vanadium pentoxide Acute: Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
(solid/dust) May cause pulmonary oedema. Green tongue. Pulmonary oedema (acute): 4
R20 Chronic: Bronchitis Bronchitis (chronic): 3

Furfural (absorbed via skin) Acute: Severe irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory
Cat 3 carcinogen: 3 (via
tract; toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
inhalation and skin contact)
R23/25; R40; R21; R36/37 Chronic: Category 3 carcinogen

Methanol (absorbed via skin) Acute: Irritatant to skin, eyes, respiratory tract. CNS
effects: cough, dizziness, headache, nausea. Acute: 4 (ingestion)
Ingestion possible blindness/death.
R39/23/24/25 Chronic: Dermatitis, persistent or recurring
Chronic: Irreversible effects: 3
headaches, impaired vision
Corrosive (R34;35) Hydrofluoric acid (absorbed Acute: Corrosive to skin and eyes. Respiratory
Toxic and Corrosive: 4
via skin) irritant, may cause pulmonary oedema
R35; R26/27/28 Chronic: Fluorosis
Concentrated Sodium Acute: Corrosive to skin and eyes. Respiratory
Corrosive: 4
hydroxide irritant, may cause pulmonary oedema
R35 Chronic: n/a
Concentrated Sulphuric acid Acute: Corrosive to skin and eyes. Respiratory
Corrosive: 4
irritant, may cause pulmonary oedema
R35 Chronic: inorganic acid mist, possible systemic
effects
Irritant (R36.37.38) Kerosine Acute: irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory
tract from mist and vapour, may cause lung Irritation: 2
damage if swallowed
R38; R65 Chronic: Dermatitis
Mono, di, tri ethanolamine Acute: irritation to the eyes and skin Irritation: 2
R36/38 Chronic: Dermatitis
Diisopropanolamine (ADIP) Acute: irritation to the eyes , skin and respiratory
Irritation: 2
tract from mist and vapour
R36 Chronic: Dermatitis
Simple asphyxiant Propane; nitrogen; hydrogen Acute: Causes asphyxiation by displacement of
Simple asphyxiant (acute): 4
oxygen from the atmosphere
No Risk phrases Chronic: n/a Chronic: 1
Cold burns Liquefied gases Acute: Causes cold burns. Other effects dependent
on the gas Cold burns (acute): 3
Dependent on gas Chronic: dependent on gas

Chronic: dependent on gas
Low toxicity Platinum on alumina Acute: irritation to the eyes (mechanical), skin and
Loss of lung function: 2
particulates respiratory tract from dust
No Risk phrases Chronic: loss of lung function
Spent alumina catalyst Acute: irritation to the eyes (mechanical), skin and
respiratory tract from dust
Iron oxide (mild steel) fume Acute: respiratory irritation Loss of lung function: 2
Graphite Acute: irritation to the eyes (mechanical), skin and
respiratory tract from dust

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Table 7c: Chemical Agents: Using European Union Risk and Safety 2 pages
Phrases to assign Hazard Ratings (Consequence Categories)
Risk/Safety Phrase reference: EU Dangerous Substances & Preparations Directives

Hazard Rating Reference: See Appendix 1
Note 1: Risk and Safety phrases are required to be assigned to marketed products in Europe as part of labelling
requirements.
Note 2: A substance may have more than one Risk Phrase. Select the Hazard Rating associated with the Risk
Phrase representing the most significant harmful effect.
Note 3: For substances which have severe acute toxicity e.g. chemical asphyxiants such as hydrogen sulphide or
carbon monoxide, a Hazard Rating of '5' always applies.
Note 4: In some cases it may be decided that the harmful effects of the substance/preparation warrants a higher
rating than the Risk Phrase indicates. Harmful effects data should always be reviewed.
Note 5: Not all substances/preparations have been assigned Risk Phrases. In these cases, the Hazard Rating
should be selected based on the harmful effects data with reference to the Hazard Rating definitions. In addition, not
all chemical health hazards are marketed products, they may also be generated as a result of the process or task,
e.g. vehicle exhaust emissions, welding gases and fumes.
Number Risk Phrase Hazard Rating

R 20 Harmful by inhalation 3
R 21 Harmful in contact with skin 3
R 22 Harmful if swallowed 3
R 23 Toxic by inhalation 3
R 24 Toxic in contact with skin 3
R 25 Toxic if swallowed 3
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation 4
R 27 Very toxic in contact with skin 4
R 28 Very toxic if swallowed 4
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects 3
R 34 Causes burns 4
R 35 Causes severe burns 4
R 36 Irritating to eyes 2
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system 2
R 38 Irritating to skin 2
R 39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects 4
R 40 Possible risk of irreversible effects 3
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes 3
R 42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation 3 or 4
R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact 3
R 45 May cause cancer 4 or 5
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage 4
R 48 Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure 3
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation 4 or 5
R 60 May impair fertility 4
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child 4
R 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility 3
R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child 3
R 64 May cause harm to breast fed babies 3
R65 May cause lung damage if swallowed (Note: only consider where there is a risk of
ingestion. Otherwise base Hazard Rating on other risk phrases/harmful effects 3
associated with the substance)
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking 2
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness 2
Where there are no Risk Phrases, but a health-related Safety Phrase applies - allocate a Hazard Rating of '2':-
S22 Do not breathe dust 2
S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray 2
S24 Avoid contact with skin 2
S36 Avoid contact with eyes 2

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S37 Wear suitable gloves 2

S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment 2
S39 Wear suitable gloves 2
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas 2
Carcinogens Substances which, if they are inhaled, ingested or penetrate the skin, may cause or Hazard Rating
increase the incidence of cancer.
Category 1 (R45 Substances known to be carcinogenic to man (based on epidemiological data)
4 or 5
or 49)
Category 2 (R45 Substances which are strongly presumed to be carcinogenic to man on the basis of
or 49) animal studies or other relevant information (based primarily on anial test data) 4 or 5
Category 3 Substances with possible carcinogenic concern for man, where there is insufficient
(R40) evidence to place them in Category 2 (based primarily on animal test data) 3
Mutagens Substances which, if they are inhaled, ingested, or penetrate the skin, may induce Hazard Rating
heritable genetic defects or increase their incidence.
Category 1 Substances known to cause heritable genetic damage in humans (based on
4
(R46) epidemiological evidence)
Category 2 Substances which are strongly presumed to cause heritable genetic damage in
(R46) humans on the basis on animal studies or other relevant information (based on in 4
vivo studies)
Category 3 Substances with possible mutagenic concern for man, where there is insufficient
3
(R40) evidence to place them in Category 2 (based on in vivo studies)
Reproductive Substances which may produce or increase the incidence of non-heritable adverse Hazard Rating
Toxins effects in the off-spring and/or an impairment of male or female reproductive
functions or capacity
Category 1 (R60 Substances known to impair fertility or cause developmental toxicity in humans
4
or 61)
Category 2 (R60 Sutstances which should be regarded as if they impair fertility or cause
or 61) developmental toxicity in humans (this includes positive evidence in animal studies) 4
Category 3 (R62 Substances which cause concern for human fertility or possible developmental
3
or 63) toxicity

7d Chem
Table 7d: Chemical Agents: recognised references - 3 pages

Note 1: See also Appendix 2 - General references.
Note 2: It is not practical to provide specific references for all known chemical agents. With a few exceptions for common
hazardous substances and product information, listed guidance is of a general nature and focuses on hazard identification,
exposure evaluation and common exposure control measures. Relevant Shell HSE Panel documents have been identified
where these exist.
Subject References (P = Primary; S = Secondary)
Overview SHSE Panel: Chemical Hazards: Health Risk Assessment and Exposure Evaluation 1995 (P)
UK HSE L5 General COSHH ACOP, Carcinogens ACOP and Biological Agents ACOP. Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 1999. Approved Code of Practice
(ACOP), Revised (S)
CONCAWE: catalogue of special interest (white) reports (see web site for latest up date).
Selected documents are identified below. (S)
CONCAWE: catalogue of general interest (yellow) reports (see web site for latest up date).
Selected documents are identified below. (S)
CONCAWE: 96/53 The role of the occupational physician in the petroleum industry - guidance
for occupational physicians and managers (S)
CONCAWE: 94/52 An occupational physician's introduction to health hazards associated with
working in a petroleum refinery (S)
CONCAWE: 00/52 Management of occupational health risks during refinery turnarounds (S)
CIA: What is Toxicology? 1995 (S)

GUIDANCE ON SPECIFIC CHEMICAL AGENTS (See note 2 above)
Marketed products Health and Safety Data Sheet templates prepared by Oil Products central office HSE focal
points (P) - contact focal points for details
CONCAWE: 98/54 Classification and labelling of petroleum substances according to the EU
dangerous substances directive (revision 1) (S)
CONCAWE Product Dossiers: Aromatic extracts (92/101); Liquefied petroleum gas (92/102);
Gasolines (92/103); Bitumens and bitumen derivatives (92/104); Petroleum coke (93/105);
Kerosines/jet fuels (94/106); Gas oils (diesel fuels/heating oils) (95/107); Lubricating oil
basestocks (97/108); Heavy fuel oils (98/109); Petroleum waxes and related products (99/110)
Gasoline CONCAWE: 97/52 Gasoline Exposure Profile (S)
CONCAWE: 97/54 The health hazards and exposures associated with gasoline containing
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) (S)
IP: Petrol at retail filling stations - Application of COSHH Carcinogens ACOP, 1995 (S)
IP: Guidance on the declassification of tanks previously in leaded gasoline service, Feb 1998
Octel OIP 5 (01/92) Leaded gasoline tank cleaning and disposal of sludge (S)
Diesel engine exhaust UK-HSE Control of diesel engine exhaust emissions in the workplace HSG187 1999 (S)
emissions
Proprietary (purchased) Manufacturer's/suppliers product safety data sheets (P); International Chemical Safety Cards
chemical products (ICSC) http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcs/icstart.html (S)
Various UK-HSE Environmental Hygiene series. Includes guidance on many individual chemical agents
(S)
Asbestos SHSE Panel: Asbestos 1986 (P)
DOE: Asbestos Materials in Buildings, third edition - under revision (S)
US-HSE Controlled Asbestos Stripping Techniques HSG189/1 1999 (S)
UK-HSE:Working with abestos cement HSG189/2 1999 (S)
Benzene See also related references, e.g. carcinogens, gasoline
5-C2 Benzene: Process engineering and safeguarding practices manual - Shell Global Solutions
(P)
CONCAWE: 2/99 Environmental exposure to benzene (S)
Carcinogens IP: Application of control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) requirements for
carcinogens at oil refineries and terminals, Aug 1998 (S)
UK HSE L5 Control of substances hazardous to health and carcinogens approved code of
practice, 1999 (S)
CIA: Carcinogens in the workplace (RC6) 1993 (S)

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where these exist.
Catalysts CONCAWE: 95/57 Catalyst handling procedures to minimise exposures (P)

Hydrogen sulphide SHSE Panel: Hydrogen sulphide 1986 (P)
EP95-0317 Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in operations 10/95 (P)
Lead alkyl compounds Shell Report HSE 89.0004 Occupational Health - Lead alkyl compounds. Available from SIL
Health Services HEH/13 (P) - see also guidance on leaded gasoline tanks above.
MMMF/MMVF SHSE Panel: Man-made mineral fibres with addendum 1988 (P). Draft revision expected 2002
OP-HSE News forum alert M234 - Changes to ceramic fibres classification. June 1999 (P)
ECFIA Code of Practice working with Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF) (S)
PCBs SHSE Panel: Safe handling and disposal of PCBs 1985 (P)
Solvents SCL Review of toxicology hydrocarbon solvents. Toxicology Review No. 99.1416, 1999 (P)
UK-HSE Health risks management: A guide to working with solvents. HSG188 1999 (S)
See also Exposure Evaluation below for further solvent specific guidance
Welding fume TWI: The facts about fume, a welding engineer's handbook (S)
UK-HSE: Assessment of exposure to fume from welding and allied processes (EH54) 1990 (S)
UK-HSE: The control of exposure to fume from welding, brazing and similar processes (EH55)
1990 (S)
BS6691 Part 1: 1986 Fume from welding and allied processes. Guide to methods for the
sampling and analysis of particulate matter. Guide to methods for the sampling and analysis of
gases (S)
CEN175: 1998 Personal protection: Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and
allied processes (P)
CEN470 Protective clothing for use in welding and similar activities - draft (P)
EXPOSURE EVALUATION (see also overview document above):-
Occupational Exposure National Limits, where available (P)
Limits
Shell Advised Occupational Exposure Limits (P) e.g. benzene - see benzene briefing note above
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices plus associated documentation,
latest edition (updated annually) (P)
Supplier's limits, if no other recognised limit is available (S)
CIA: Guidance on allocating occupational exposure bands, 1997 (S)
ECETOC Special Report No 13 Occupational Exposure Limits for hydrocarbon solvents 1997 (S)
Air measurement sampling CEN689:1996: Workplace atmospheres - Guidance for the assessment of exposure to chemical
strategies agents for comparison with limit values and measurement strategy (S)
CEN482: Workplace atmospheres - general requirements for the performance of procedures for
the measurement of chemical agents 1994 (S)
UK-HSE MDHS 71 Analytical quality in workplace air monitoring 1991(S)
Concawe, Report no. 87/57 - Review of strategies for the evaluation of employee exposures to
substances hazardous to health. 1987 (S)
BOHS Technical Guide No. 11: Sampling strategies for airborne contaminants in the workplace
1993 (S)
UK-HSE HS(G)73: Monitoring strategies for toxic substances, 1997 (S)
ESIG: Measuring solvent vapour concentrations in the work environment - best practice
guidelines, 1998 (S)
CIA: Guidance on monitoring of exposure 1993 (S)
Air measurement: UK-HSE Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances (MDHS series) (P)
sampling and analytical NIOSH manual of analytical methods (P)
methods OSHA analytical methods manual (P)
CEN analytical methods (P)

7d Chem

where these exist.
Shell validated methods - contact SIL-HE/2 for details (P)

Local validated methods
Biological monitoring
Laboratory tests for biological monitoring and biological effect monitoring (P) - guidance from
SIL-HE/2
UK-HSE HS(G)167 Biological monitoring in the workplace: a guide to its practical application to
chemical exposure 1997 (S)
EXPOSURE CONTROL MEASURES (see also overview documents above):-
General BOHS Technical Guide No 7: Controlling airborne contaminants in the workplace (S)
Design and Engineering Practices Manual (P)
CONCAWE 00/52 Management of occupational health risks during refinery turnarounds (S)
Ventilation ACGIH Industrial Ventilation - A Manual of recommended Practice, latest edition (P)
UK-HSE HS(G)37: An introduction to local exhaust ventilation 1993 (S)
UK-HSE HS(G)54: The maintenance, examination and testing of local exhaust ventilation 1998
(S)
UK-HSE EH22 Ventilation of the workplace 1988 (S)
BS7258 Laboratory Fume Cupboards, Parts 1 - 4 1994 (S)
Procedure SHSE Panel: Guidelines for entry into confined spaces 1992 (P)
SHSE Panel: Gas freeing and cleaning of oil storage tanks 1989 + addendum 1992 (P)
SHSE Panel: Work permits 1981 (P)
SHSE Panel: Guidelines for laboratory safety (P)
SCL: The Shell Guide to warehousing of chemicals (P)
Personal Protective SHSE Panel: Personal Protective Equipment guide 1989 (P) - note many of the standards have
Equipment been up-dated since publication, latest standards should always be used
CEN132 Respiratory protective devices - Definitions 1991 (P)
CEN 134 Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components 1991 (P)
UK-HSE HS(G) 53: The selection, use and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment
1998 (S)
Personal Protective Equipment suppliers - literature/advisers (S)
Health surveillance CONCAWE: 96/54 Development of a health surveillance programme for workers in the
downstream petroleum industry. (S)
UK-HSE: MS23 Health aspects of job placement and rehabilitation: advice to employers (S)
UK-HSE: MS24: Health surveillance of occupational skin disease 1998 (S)

UK-HSE: Health surveillance at work HSG61 1999 (S)

Appendix 1
APPENDIX 1: DEFINITIONS FOR HAZARD RATINGS (Consequences - harm

to people)
References: SHSE Panel guide Risk Assessment Matrix 1999 (rev)
SHSE Panel guide Health Risk Assessment 1994 (under revision)
SHSE Panel guide Incident Classification and Reporting 1997
The allocation of Hazard Ratings to agents hazardous to health is an approximation of the potential severity
of the harmful effects (consequence in terms of 'harm to people') that may occur following exposure. It is a
tool that may be used as an input to the assessment of health risks to the business (by application in the Risk
Assessment Matrix - see also footnote) or to the individual (as part of Health Risk Assessment).
HAZARD RATING/
Consequence Consequence in terms of potential to cause 'Harm to People'
Category (health)
SLIGHT HEALTH EFFECTS: (including first aid cases and medical treatment cases)
1
Not affecting work performance or causing disability.
Agents not normally hazardous to health, such as non toxic dusts (as an acute
inhalation hazard)
MINOR HEALTH EFFECTS (Lost Time Injury): Affecting work performance, such as
2 restriction to activities (Restricted Work Case or Occupational Illness), or a need to take
a few days to fully recover (Lost Workday Case).
Agents which have limited health effects which are reversible, e.g. irritants, defatting
agents, many food poisoning bacteria.
MAJOR HEALTH EFFECTS (including Permanent Partial Disability and Occupational
3 Illness). Affecting work performance in the longer term, such as a prolonged absence
from work.
Agents which are capable of irreversible health damage without loss of life, such as
noise, poorly designed manual handling tasks, hand/arm vibration, sensitisers,
chemicals causing systemic effects, e.g. n-hexane causing peripheral neuropathy.
PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY OR ONE TO THREE FATALITIES from an accident

4
or Occupational Illness:-
Agents which are capable of irreversible health damage with serious disability or death,
such as corrosives, excessive heat or cold, known human carcinogens (small exposed
population), sensitisers where the onset of sensitisation threatens continuing
employment, psychological stress.
5 MULTIPLE FATALITIES from an accident or Occupational Illness):-
Agents with potential to cause multiple fatalities, such as chemicals with acute toxic
effects (e.g. hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide), known human carcinogens (large
exposed population)
Note: Ratings for the same hazard may differ for Acute and Chronic health effects.
Acute health effects: those which occur suddenly and in a short time (seconds to hours) following exposure,
generally to higher levels or concentrations of a health hazard. An acute exposure runs a comparatively short
course.
Chronic health effects: those which occur gradually over a long period of time following repeated and
prolonged exposure to relatively low levels or concentrations of a hazardous agent. In certain cases a short term
exposure may result in a chronic health effect.
Footnote:
Health hazards may also have an impact on other Consequence Categories used in the Risk
Assessment Matrix. For example: the consequences of ill health caused by work may lead to,
e.g. liability claims, fines, production loss, raised insurance premiums, or damage to a
company's reputation. Thus the 'Assets' and 'Reputation' columns should also be considered
when assessing the risk to the business along with 'Harm to People'.

Appendix 2
APPENDIX 2: Selected general references applicable to the inventory as a whole
N.B. further advice and guidance can be obtained from SIL-Health Services in Central Office (HE
Division). Assistance with purchase of any references can be obtained from the HEH/13, The
Hague (SIL-Health Services Library)
1. Occupational Health Management

Selected publications endorsed by the Shell HSE Advisers Panel (was the Shell HSE Committee) - these guides
will be up-dated as part of the 'yellow' guides review.
Group HSE Management System 1999
HSE Management Systems (HSE-MS 1995)
Royal Dutch/Shell Group Procedure for HSE Management Systems (1997)
Risk Assesment Matrix 1999 (revised)
Minimum Health Management Standards (2001)
Occupational Health Management Guidelines 1989 (to be withdrawn)
Health Risk Assessment 2001 (rev)
An Introduction to Health Risk Assessment - A training package 1996 (replaced by HRA Learning and
Development Programme - Shell Open University)
Group HSE Performance, Monitoring and Reporting 2.0 (2000)
Medical Emergency Guidelines for Management 2001 (rev)
Incident Classification and Reporting 1997 (under revision 2002)
CONCAWE
99/58 Occupational health auditing (1): occupational hygiene
2. Health Risk Assessment in design

SIOP Projects Business Process Manual - Best Practice Number 8: Assessment and Assurance of Health, Safety
and Environment Requirements in Capital Projects (under revision 2002)
Handbook of health hazard control in the chemical process industry: S Lipton and J Lynch - A Wiley-interscience
publication
3. General references on occupational hygiene

Croner's Handbook of Occupational Hygiene, Croner, up-dateable edition
Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety, Parmeggiani, ed., International Labour Office, latest edition
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, BA Plog, ed., National Safety Council, Chicago, latest edition
Hunter's Diseases of Occupations, Raffle, Arnold, latest edition
Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work, Ashton and Gill, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, latest edition
The Occupational Environment - Its Evaluation and Control, American Industrial Hygiene Association, latest edition
Occupational Hygiene, edited by J.M. Harrington & K. Gardiner, Blackwell Science, latest edition
Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, Vol 1A and 1B: General Principles, Clayton (Ed), Wiley, latest edition

Appendix 3
APPENDIX 3: List of organisations, acronyms and contact addresses referenced in the

inventory
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, USA (web site: http://www.acgih.org/)
Kemper Woods Centre, 1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, USA
BOHS British Occupational Hygiene Society, UK (web site: http://www.bohs.org/)
Suite 2, Georgian House, Great Northern Road, Derby, England, DE1 1LT
BS British Standards Institute (web site: http://www.bsi.org.uk/) - see also Shell External Standards web
site: http://sww.shell.com/standards/
Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LE, UK
CEN Comite Europeen de Normalisation (European Union) (web site: http://www.cenorm.be/) See also Shell
External Standards web site: http://sww.shell.com/standards/
Rue de Stassart 36, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
CIA Chemical Industries Association, UK (web site: http://www.cia.org.uk/)
Kings Buildings, Smith Square, London, SWIP 3JJ, UK
CEFIC European Chemical Industry Council (web site: http://www.cefic.be/links.htm)
Av. E. van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Box 1, B-1160, Brussels, Belgium
CIBSE Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, UK (web site: http://www.cibse.org/)
Delta House, 222 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BS, UK
CONCAWE The Oil Companies' European Organisation for Environmental and Health Protection, Belgium (web
site: http://www.concawe.be/)
Madouplein 1, B-1030, Brussels, Belgium
DEP Design and Engineering Practice, SIPM -
Available from: Shell International Oil Products, The Hague (Shell Global Solutions OGCH/1)
DOE Department of the Environment
Books available from: HMSO (see below)
ECETOC European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Belgium
Av. E. van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Box 1, B-1160, Brussels, Belgium
EP Shell Exploration and Production (web site: http://sww.siep.shell.com/ep/eps/he/index.htm)
Available from :SIEP, The Hague
ESIG European Solvents Industry Group
Av. E. van Nieuwenhuyse 4, BTE2, B-1160, Brussels, Belgium
HEL/HEH Health Services, SIL (web site: http://swwserv5.is.shell.nl/Health-PSU/index.htm)
Shell Centre, London; and The Hague
HMSO Her Majesty's Stationery Office, UK (web site: http://www.biw.co.uk/BIW/register/627.htm)
HMSO, 51 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8 5DR, UK
ICRP International Commission for Radiation Protection (web site: http://irpa.sfrp.asso.fr/icrp.html)
The Secretariat, PO Box 35, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 ORQ, UK
Publications: The Review Journals Manager, Elsevier Science Ltd, The Boulevard, Langford Lane,
Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GB3, UK
ILO International Labour Office, Geneva (web site: http://www.ilo.org/)
ILO Publications, 4 route de Morillon, CH-1211, Geneva 22, Switzerland
IP Institute of Petroleum (web site: http://www.petroleum.co.uk/pubs.htm)
61, New Cavendish Street, London, W1M 8AR
ISO International Standards Organisation (web site: http://www.iso.ch/) - See also Shell External Standards
web site: http://sww.shell.com/standards/
ISO, 1 rue de Varembe, Case Postale 56, CH-1211 Geneve 20, Switzerland
NEN Nederlands Engelse Norm
Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut (NNI), Postbus J059, 2600 GB Delft, Nederlands
NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, USA (web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html)
NIOSH Publications, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Mail Stop C-13, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998
NSC National Safety Council (web site: http://www.nsc.org/)
1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201, USA
OGP International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (formerly E&P Forum) (web site: www.ogp.org.uk)
25/28 Old Burlington Street, London, W1X 1LB, U.K.

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, USA (web site: http://www.osha.gov/)
200 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20210
SHSE Panel Shell Health, Safety and Environment Advisers Panel (web site: http://sww.shell.com/px/pxe/publ.htm)

Appendix 3
Publications available from: PXE, The Hague

SCL Shell Chemicals Ltd (web site: http://sww-hse.scl.shell.com/ Look for HSEasy)
London, UK
SEOP Shell Europe Oil Products
London, UK
SIEP Shell International Exploration and Production (http://sww.siep.shell.com/ep/eps/he/health.htm)
The Hague, The Netherlands
SIL Shell International Limited
London, UK
SRI Shell Retail International
London, UK
SIPM Shell International Petroleum Maatschappij
The Hague, The Netherlands
TWI The Welding Institute, UK
Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK
UK-HSE Health and Safety Executive, UK (web site: http://www.open.gov.uk/hse/hsehome.htm) Books can be
ordered via http://www.hsebooks.co.uk/homepage.html
HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, England, CO10 6FS
UKPIA UK Petroleum Industies Association
9, Kingsway, London WC2B 6XH
WHO World Health Organisation, Geneva (web site: http://www.who.org/)
CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland

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Report number: HE 99.004 Rev. 1

OIL PRODUCTS BUSINESS: HEALTH HAZARD INVENTORY

N.B. Further guidance may be obtained from SIL-Health Services Advisers

* SHELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, LONDON, April 2002

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OIL PRODUCTS BUSINESS: HEALTH HAZARD INVENTORY

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USING THE INVENTORY

The inventory includes:-

- a list of selected recommended references to assist in identifying exposure controls and

Each group of Tables includes the following information:-

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Table 1a: Physical Agent Inventory - 2 pages

Chronic: Noise induced hearing 3

Chronic: none identified Not determined

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Table 1a: Physical Agent Inventory - 2 pages

Chronic: none identified Not determined

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Table 1b: Physical Agents - recognised references - 2 pages

Health Hazard Reference (P = primary; S = secondary)

Table 1b: Physical Agents - recognised references - 2 pages

Health Hazard Reference (P = primary; S = secondary)

Table 2a: Biological Agent Inventory

Chronic: e.g. malaria; 2

cleaning of fouled systems; car wash Chronic: n/a n/a

Table 2b: Biological Agents - recognised references

HEALTH HAZARD REFERENCES (P = PRIMARY; S = SECONDARY)

Blood borne Refer to general references above

Table 3a: Ergonomic (human) factors Inventory

Manual opening and closing of bungs Acute: Muscular discomfort; 2

Manual materials handling Acute: Impaired or unsafe 3

Table 3b: Ergonomic factors - recognised references

Health Hazard References (P = Primary; S = Secondary)

General references EP95-0324 Human Factors (ergonomic design tools) (P)

Health Hazard References (P = Primary; S = Secondary)

Communication - ISO/DIS 9921-1: Ergonomic assessment of speech communication Part

SHSE Panel VDU User Guide 1993 (rev) (P)

ISO/CD 9921-3: Ergonomics assessment of speech communication - Part 3: Speech

Table 4a: Psychological Factors Inventory

Chronic: depression; absenteeism 3, 4 or 5

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Table 4b: Psychological Factors - recognised references

HEALTH HAZARD REFERENCES (P = PRIMARY; S = SECONDARY)

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Table 5a: Lifestyle Factors Inventory

Chronic: diseases of various 3, 4 or 5

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Table 5b: Lifestyle Factors - recognised references

HEALTH HAZARD REFERENCES (P = PRIMARY; S = SECONDARY)

General references Health promotional material. Examples of information sources:-

Alcohol and drugs See general references above

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Table 6a: Living Environment (Public Health) Factors

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Table 6b: Living Environment Factors - recognised references

HEALTH HAZARD REFERENCES (P = PRIMARY; S = SECONDARY)

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Corrosive (R34;35) Aluminium cleaner (hydrofluoric acid) Aluminium cleaner

Thermal burns - see note 5