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OSHA Issues Final Standard on Hexavalent Chromium
After years of trying to craft an exposure standard for
hexavelant chromium that would stand up under expected
court challenges, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) issued a final standard on February 28, 2006 which
became effective on May 29, 2006.
Under the standard, the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
for exposure to hexavalent chromium will be lowered from
52 to 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, as an 8-hour
Time Weighted Average (TWA). Also included in the standard
are specifications for controlling exposures, respiratory
protection, protective clothing and equipment, medical
surveillance, hazard communication and recordkeeping.
You can get the details from OSHA’s website @ www.osha.gov.
It’s found in the “In Focus” section.
The specific regulation is 29CFR1910.1026, which can also
be found under “Standards” then “General
Industry”
Hexavalent chromium compounds are widely used in pigments,
metal plating and chemical synthesis. Potential adverse
human health effects include lung cancer, nasal septum
perforation, skin ulceration, allergic sensitization and
contact dermatitis.
You may recall that the movie Erin Brockovich was about
exposure to hexavalent chromium.
Atlantic Environmental Incorporated is fully qualified
and able to conduct air sampling to evaluate employee
exposure to hexavalent chromium. For assistance in preparing
to meet the requirements of the new OSHA standard, call
Atlantic Environmental, Inc. at 800-344-4414 to discuss
your needs.
Atlantic Environmental Inc
2 East Blackwell Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(800) 344-4414
(973) 366-4660
(973) 366-3116 Fax
info@atlenv.com
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