CFR 088A - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response: Final Rule

On March 6, 1989, at 54 FR 9317, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the final rule of the standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 29 CFR 1910.120, with an effective date of March 6, 1990. The final rule abolished and replaced the interim final rule which had already been in effect. On June 9, 1989, the North Carolina Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health adopted the final rule with an effective date in North Carolina of March 6, 1990. 

Also reference CFR 088B - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, CFR 088C - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, CFR 088E - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response General Industry and Construction; Final Rule, CPL 02-02-073, Inspection Procedures for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65 Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Release, CPL 02-02-051, Inspection Guidelines for Post-Emergency Response Operations Under 29 CFR 1910.120 and SN 63 - Requirements for Workers Who Are Actively Conducting Operations in IDLH Atmospheres. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances. and Emergency Response. 

To determine if this rule applies, go to "Are your employees engaged in clean up operations?", "Do your employees respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials?" and "Do you have operations at a treatment, storage and disposal facility for hazardous materials?" for General Industry. In addition, this state-specific standard may also apply: "Do employees respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials involving hydrocarbon fuel leaks?" 

For construction, go to "Do you have operations at a treatment, storage and disposal facility for hazardous materials?", "Are your employees involved in clean-up operations?" and "Do your employees respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials?"

Note: Regulations relating to hazardous waste disposal and transporting hazardous waste can be found on the NC Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Management website.