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 (1926.1152 - refers back to 1910.1052 as being identical), and shipyards (1915.1006 - refers back to 1910.1052 as being identical). 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. Access earlier Federal Registers including Preamble. 

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 147A - 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. To determine if methylene chloride applies, go to "Do your employee have occupational exposure to methylene chloride?".