Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
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Department of Health and Human Services |
EPA Goal 4: Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Purpose
The OSHA hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to develop a written hazard
communication program to inform workers about the hazards and identities of all chemicals used in the workplace.
The program must also address the measures needed to protect workers against adverse effects from the use,
handling, and potential exposure to chemicals in the workplace.
OSHA requires a hierarchy of controls, under which employers must first implement engineering controls where feasible. Consult
the safety data sheet for additional guidance on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protection when
the use of engineering controls are not feasible or adequate to control exposures.
Ventilation and containment practices should be considered to control chemical exposures. Work in
"permit-required" confined spaces as defined by OSHA, which may include work in attics and crawl spaces, requires
entry procedures, including an entry permit, and training for the workers.
OSHA's flammable and combustible liquids standard (29 CFR 1910.106) and OSHA’s spray finishing using flammable
and combustible materials standard (29 CFR 1910.107) provide protective standards for prevention of fire-related
injuries when working with flammable and combustible hazardous materials, including spray applications, in
the workplace. OSHA Occupational Chemical Database: http://www.osha.gov/chemicaldata/
Source(s) of Information
1. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
2. NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Related EPA Program(s)
Toxic Substances: Chemical Risk Review and Reduction:
Programs to identify and control any unreasonable risks with existing chemicals and to ensure that new
chemicals can be handled and used safely.
Authorizing Legislation
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Other Programs under Goal 4
Other Programs from HHS
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