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29 CFR 1910.1000 Air contaminants protects employees from occupational exposure to air contaminants. The regulation applies to all workers who may be subjected to workplace air contaminants.
§1910.1000 lists various substances along with permissible exposure limits (PELs) for an eight-hour period. Your employer has a responsibility to notify you of potential hazards in the workplace, including air contaminants.
What must my employer do?
Your employer:
• Is responsible for controlling sources of air contamination by using engineering controls, or, if necessary, by using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must let you know what air contaminants are in the workplace and how you can protect yourself from them.
• Will discuss any necessary PPE with you and demonstrate proper use, cleaning, and storage of the equipment.
Must periodically test the air in the facility for the presence of air contaminants. You, or your representative, have a right to see the results of those tests.
If your employer chooses to use PPE in addition to engineering and work practice controls, the PPE must be provided free of charge
This information is provided by Assurance Agency https:www.assuranceagency.com
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