CFR 147A - Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride

On September 22, 1998, OSHA issued a final rule amending the occupational exposure to methylene chloride standard, 29 CFR 1910.1052 (63 FR 50711-50732). This amendment provides temporary medical removal protection benefits for employees who are removed from a job or transferred to another job following a medical determination that exposure to methylene chloride (MC) may aggravate or contribute to an existing medical condition. The September 22, 1998, final rule (63 FR 50711-50732) was adopted verbatim with an effective date of October 8, 1998.

Also reference CPL 02-02-070 (formerly CPL 2-2.70), Inspection Procedures for the Methylene Chloride Standard, OSHA Technical Manual (TED 01-00-015), and CFR 147 - Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Methylene Chloride and Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances.