CFR 147 - Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride

On January 10, 1997, OSHA promulgated a final rule (29 CFR 1910.1052) to amend its existing regulations for employee exposure to methylene chloride (MC), (62 FR 1494-1618). The amended rule is applicable to all employment in general industry, construction, and shipyards. The new federal standard updates permissible exposure limits and contains provisions for exposure control, personal protective equipment, employee exposure monitoring, training, medical surveillance, hazard communication, regulated areas, and record keeping.

The final rule concerning employee exposure to methylene chloride was adopted verbatim with an effective date of March 7, 1997.