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Hazards related to metalworking fluids (MWFs) are addressed in
specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, and the construction
industry. This page highlights OSHA standards and standard interpretations
(official letters of interpretation of the standards) related to MWFs.
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty
Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a
place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees". Section
5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety and health
standards promulgated under this Act".
Note: Twenty-four states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands have
OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their own standards and
enforcement policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are
identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different standards
applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement policies. |
Highlighted Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
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1910 Subpart Z, Toxic and hazardous substances [related topic page]
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1910.1000, Air contaminants
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Table Z-1, Limits for air contaminants
- Oil Mist, mineral: 5 mg/m³
- Particulates not otherwise regulated, total dust: 15 mg/m³
- Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), respirable fraction: 5 mg/m³
Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915)
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1915 Subpart Z, Toxic and hazardous substances
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1915.1000, Air contaminants
- Oil Mist, mineral: 5 mg/m³
- Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), total dust organic
and inorganic: 15 mg/m³
Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926)
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1926 Subpart D, Occupational health and environmental controls
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1926.55, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
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Appendix A, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
- Oil Mist, mineral: 5 mg/m³
- Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), total dust organic
and inorganic: 15 mg/m³
Standard Interpretations
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