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Flavorings-Related Lung Disease |
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There are currently no specific standards for occupational exposure to butter-flavoring or the chemical diacetyl. However, OSHA standards regulating all
workplaces offer protection to workers exposed to these substances.
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)
Directives
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National Emphasis Program - Microwave Popcorn Processing Plants. CPL 03-00-005, (2007, July 27). The goal of this OSHA Direction is to minimize or eliminate employee exposures to the chemical hazards associated with microwave popcorn manufacturing, including bronchiolitis obliterans and other respiratory injuries and illnesses. To accomplish this goal, OSHA will implement a combined effort that includes inspection targeting, direction on methods of controlling these chemical hazards, and extensive compliance assistance. Inspections conducted under this NEP are to be performed at facilities known to be manufacturers of microwave popcorn, as listed on OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs’ intranet website (not for public release).
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directives.
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