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Controlling the exposure to methylene chloride may be done through engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal
protective equipment. Engineering controls include isolating the source and using ventilation systems. Administrative actions include
limiting the worker's exposure time and washing facilities. Personal protective equipment includes wearing the proper respiratory protection and
clothing. The following resources contain information to help control exposures.
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Methylene Chloride - Small Entity Compliance Guide Fact Sheets.
OSHA, (1998). Discusses monitoring requirements, suggested
engineering and work practice controls, substitutes, respirator use,
protective equipment, and compliance schedules for various small
businesses. A collection of 11 documents that provide suggestions for controls and work
practices in nine industries and operations.
- Assisting Furniture Strippers in Reducing the Risk from Methylene Chloride Stripping Formulations.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) In-Depth
Survey Report, (1999, March 26), 288 KB
PDF,
12 pages.
Provides a report detailing the effectiveness of several different ventilation systems in an effort to reduce methylene chloride exposures
in furniture stripping operations. None of the ventilation systems were effective in controlling exposures below the OSHA PEL of 25 ppm.
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Questions and Answers - Methylene Chloride Control in Furniture Stripping. National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Publication No. 93-133, (1993). Also available as a 818 KB
PDF,
8 pages. Answers commonly asked questions about the hazards from exposure to methylene chloride.
Also describes approaches to
controlling methylene chloride exposure during the most common furniture stripping processes.
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