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There are currently no substance specific health standards for composites.
However, employees' exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of composites
or generated as byproducts of the manufacturing processes, are covered under
29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z. This page highlights some of the general OSHA
standards related to composites.
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)
Construction Industry (29 CFR
1926)
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