WTC emergency safety plan draft, Sept 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

World Trade Center Emergency Project Environmental, Safety, and Health Plan Draft - Revision A 30 September 2001

Zinc Oxide Inhalation Acute - Metal Fume Fever, InhalationLprovide respiratory 5 mg/ m’ IDLH: NIOSH chills, muscle aches, nausea, support fume 500 mg/ m' metallic taste I5mg/ m’ Chronic - Low back pain, tight total dust chest, decreased pulmonary function 5 mg/ m’ resp. dust Mercury Skin Contact Acute - skin and eye irritation, Eves: Irrigate immediately 0.1 mg/ m’ IDLH: NIOSH Compounds Eye Contact chest pain, headache Skin: Soap and water ceiling 10 mg/ m’ Inhalation Chronic - Pneumonitis, tremor, immediately gastrointestinal distress InhalationLprovide respiratory support Arsenic Skin Contact Acute - Respiratory irritation, Eves: Irrigate immediately 0.01 mg/ m’ IDLH: NIOSH Eye Contact dennatitis Skin: Soap and water 5mg/ m’ Inhalation Chronic - Ulceration of nasal immediately septum, gastrointestinal Inhalation: provide respiratory distress, carcinogen support Nickel Skin Contact Acute - Allergic asthma, Eves: Irrigate immediately I mg/ m’ IDLH: NIOSH Eye Contact dermatitis Skin: Soap and water 10 mg/ m’ Inhalation Chronic - Pneumonia, immediately carcinogen Inhalation: provide respiratory support

Lead Skin Contact Acute - Lead is a cumulative Eves: Irrigate immediately with 0.05 mg/m’ IDLH: OSHA (metallic and Eye Contact poison, increasing amounts can copious amounts of water for a 100 mg/m’ NIOSH inorganic) build up in the body reaching a minimum of 15 minutes. Inhalation point where symptoms and (possibly in Skin; Wash affected area with Ingestion disability occur. Note: soap and water, remove some paint Inhalation of large amounts coatings on contaminated clothing and may cause seizures, coma, and wash before reuse. surface death. Effects of inhalation of structures. fumes and dusts and ingestion Inhalation: Remove victim to Also, lead acid of dusts can include decreased fresh air and restore breathing. batteries used physical fitness, fatigue, sleep Seek medical attention. for back-up disturbances, headache, aching Ingestion: Give large quantities power) bones and muscles, of water and induce vomiting. constipation, abdominal pains, Keep person warm and quiet. and decreased appetite; Seek medical attention prolonged skin and eye contact immediately. (Never make an may cause irritation. unconscious person vomit) Chronic - Accumulation in body tissues and bones over time. Symptoms include anemia, pale skin, a blue line at the gum margin, decreased griping strength, abdominal pain, severe constipation, nausea, vomiting, and paralysis of the wrist joint. Kidney damage is also possible; potential nervous system disorders.

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