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I am working on a temporary platform over navigable waterways of washington state

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When working on a temporary platform over navigable waterways in Washington State, safety should be your top priority. Here's some general guidance based on the documents you provided:

  1. Hazard Communication: Ensure you have access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials being used 1, 2, 12. These sheets provide information on potential hazards, first aid measures, and necessary protective equipment [1].
  2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Always use appropriate PPE. This may include waterproof gloves, eye protection (such as dust- or splash-proof chemical safety goggles and a face shield), and suitable protective clothing [2].
  3. Respiratory Protection: If the work area is poorly ventilated or if exposure limits may be exceeded, use a NIOSH-approved dust mask or filtering facepiece. Ensure respirators are selected and used under the direction of a trained health and safety professional, following OSHA's respirator standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and ANSI's standard for respiratory protection (Z88.2) [2].
  4. Material Hazards: Be aware of the potential hazards associated with materials like cement, crystalline silica, and other chemicals. These can cause skin and eye irritation, respiratory issues, and other health problems 5, 12, 13.
  5. First Aid: Know the appropriate first aid measures for potential exposures. For skin contact, wash with plenty of water and remove contaminated clothing [1]. For eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes and seek medical attention 12, 18. If inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical advice if you feel unwell [3]. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel [3].
  6. Environmental Precautions: Prevent materials from entering sewers and public waters 5, 12.
  7. Hygiene Practices: Do not eat, smoke, or drink where material is handled, processed, or stored. Wash hands carefully before eating or smoking [2].

Remember that this is general advice, and you should always consult specific safety regulations and guidelines for working over water, as well as the SDS for each product you are using.

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[1] Sakrete - Rip Rap Erosion Control

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# Sakrete Rip Rap Erosion Control Safety Data Sheet according to the Hazard Communication Standard (CFR29 1910.1200) HazCom 2012. <table><tr><th colspan="2">Quartz ([redacted postal code]-60-7)</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">USA - ACGIH - Occupational Exposure Limits</td></tr><tr><td>ACGIH OEL TWA</td><td>0.025 mg/m3 (respirable particulate matter)</td></tr><tr><td>ACGIH chemical category</td><td>Suspected Human Carcinogen</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">USA - OSHA - Occupational Exposure Limits</td></tr><tr><td>Local name</td><td>Quartz (Total Dust) (Silica: Crystalline)</td></tr><tr><td>OSHA PEL (TWA) [1]</td><td>50 µg/m3 (Respirable crystalline silica)</td></tr><tr><td>Remark (OSHA)</td><td>Table Z-3. For OSHA PEL (TWA) use formula: (30 mg/m3 / (%SiO2+2)) for mg/m3. CAS No. source: eCFR Table Z-1.</td></tr><tr><td>Regulatory reference (US-OSHA)</td><td>OSHA Annotated Table Z-3 Mineral Dusts</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Limestone (1317-65-3)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">USA - OSHA - Occupational Exposure Limits</td></tr><tr><td>OSHA PEL (TWA) [1]</td><td>15 mg/m3 (total dust) 5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)</td></tr><tr><td>8.2. Appropriate engineering controls</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Appropriate engineering controls</td><td>Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Provide readily accessible eye wash stations and safety showers.</td></tr><tr><td>Environmental exposure controls</td><td>Avoid release to the environment.</td></tr></table> ## 8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment <table><tr><th>Hand protection:</th></tr><tr><td>Wear suitable waterproof gloves</td></tr><tr><td>Eye protection:</td></tr><tr><td>Wear approved eye protection (properly fitted dust- or splash-proof chemical safety goggles) and face protection (face shield).</td></tr><tr><td>Skin and body protection:</td></tr><tr><td>Wear suitable protective clothing</td></tr><tr><td>Respiratory protection:</td></tr><tr><td>A NIOSH approved dust mask or filtering facepiece is r…

[2] CUSTOM - CBP-232 Waterproof & Anti-Fracture Membrane

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# SAFETY DATA SHEET (cont.) ## 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST-AID MEASURES (cont.) CUSTOM PRODUCTS TILE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS BILLDING CUSTOM ® Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard and WHMIS 2015 # SAFETY DATA SHEET <table><tr><th>Eye Contact:</th><th>In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact lenses, if worn. Get medical attention immediately.</th></tr><tr><td>Skin Contact:</td><td>In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation develops and persists.</td></tr><tr><td>Inhalation:</td><td>If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.</td></tr><tr><td>Ingestion:</td><td>If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical advice/attention.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS, ACUTE AND DELAYED</td></tr><tr><td>ROUTES OF EXPOSURE</td><td>DESCRIPTION</td></tr><tr><td>Eye Contact:</td><td>Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.</td></tr><tr><td>Skin Contact:</td><td>May cause skin irritation. Handling can cause dry skin, discomfort, irritation, and dermatitis.</td></tr><tr><td>Inhalation:</td><td>May cause respiratory tract irritation. This product contains crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica from this product can cause silicosis, a serious disabling and fatal lung disease.</td></tr><tr><td>Ingestion:</td><td>May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause discomfort and/or distress, nausea or vomiting.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATT…

[3] Sakrete - Rip Rap Erosion Control

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# Sakrete Rip Rap Erosion Control ## Safety Data Sheet according to the Hazard Communication Standard (CFR29 1910.1200) HazCom 2012. <table><tr><th>First-aid measures after skin contact</th><th>: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of Water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.</th></tr><tr><td>First-aid measures after eye contact</td><td>: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.</td></tr><tr><td>First-aid measures after ingestion</td><td>: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.</td></tr></table> ## 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) <table><tr><th>Symptoms/effects after inhalation</th><th>: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs.</th></tr><tr><td>Symptoms/effects after skin contact</td><td>: Causes skin irritation. May cause burns in the presence of moisture. Skin contact during hydration may slowly develop sufficient heat that may cause severe burns possibly resulting in permanent injury. Do not allow product to harden around any body part or allow continuous, prolonged contact with skin. Handling can cause dry skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact..</td></tr><tr><td>Symptoms/effects after eye contact</td><td>: Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. May cause burns.</td></tr><tr><td>Symptoms/effects after ingestion</td><td>: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.</td></tr><tr><td>Chronic symptoms</td><td>: May cause cancer t…

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