Anita
May I suggest that the person you need to speak to on this is an
occupational hygienist. He or she will be able to carry out some simply
monitoring to establish whether there is sufficient gas present in the
environment for this to be a concern. If not, and if a risk assessment
indicates that this is not likely to happen, even as an exception, then I
would suggest no further action is required. If there is sufficient present
when measured or if the risk assessment indicates that this could occur,
possibly due to equipment failure or incorrect procedures, then you will
need to consider (a) what action you need to take to manage this risk and
(b) whether health surveillance is needed. If you contact the British
Occupational Hygiene Society (www.bohs.org) they have a list of hygienist
consultants, should you not have one within your organisation.
Chris
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