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BJ INSPECTIONS, INC.

814 367 0419

246 Maple st Westfield PA 16950 US

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​BENZENE

Benzene is a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is a natural component of crude oil and refined petroleum, volcanic emissions, and cigarette smoke. 

Benzene is potentially toxic, flammable, and unstable. It is a carcinogen, which means it can cause cancer. 

Sources of Benzene exposure include:

  • Industrial process emissions
  • Cigarette/cigar smoke inhalation
  • Gas stations
  • Motor vehicle exhaust fumes
  • Oil-based liquids and solvents

Inhalation is the most common route of exposure. 

Symptoms of benzene exposure include: 

  • Blood disorders
  • Headaches and dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Eye, nose, and through irritation
  • Euphoria or giddiness
  • Convulsions and loss of consciousness

Your company must meet minimum hazard communication requirements, set up regulated benzene areas and post warning signs.

If your job will include working in an area where benzene is present, you must train before beginning work. 

This goes for handling benzene as well - There are handling and storage requirements such as: 

  • Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well ventilated area away from ignition sources of any kind.
  • Handle with care using proper grounding and bonding because of the chemical's unstable behavior.
  • Use personal protective equipment including protective gloves, suits and respirators.

In case of emergency, do not respond above your level of training.

Your company should have a benzene program in place to protect workers if the chemical is above the permissible exposure limits set by OSHA.



BJI communicates its comprehensive approach to industry safety and reliability with clients through ISNetworld and Veriforce. Excellent client rankings provide evidence of our safety and reliability within the gas & oil industry.

"A BJI worker is a safe worker."

Safety is a structured business practice at BJ Inspections, Inc., with all employees and staff supporting our pledge that a BJI worker is a safe worker. BJI promotes the gas & oil industry's safety focus and firmly believes that nothing is more important than the safety of the site, its workers and the surrounding community. 


BJ Inspections, Inc. is committed to safe operations including, but not limited to, safety orientations, conducting weekly safety topics and monthly safety training to its workers.  

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