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Overview
An air contaminant is any substance that is accidentally or
unintentionally introduced into the air, having the effect of rendering
the air toxic or harmful to some degree.
Who is covered?
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 employers 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 provided by: Assurance Agency
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