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Beryllium
Standards
Beryllium is addressed in OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to occupational exposures to beryllium.
OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910) |
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1910 Subpart G - Occupational Health and Environmental Control | ||
1910.94, Ventilation. |
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1910.1000, Air contaminants. |
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1910.1000 TABLE Z-2, TABLE Z-2. |
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1910.1024, Beryllium. |
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Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917 and 1918) |
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1915 Subpart C - Surface Preparation and Preservation | ||
1915.34, Mechanical paint removers. |
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1915 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1915.1000, Air contaminants. |
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1915.1024, Beryllium. |
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Construction (29 CFR 1926) |
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1926 Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls | ||
1926.55, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists. |
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1926.57, Ventilation. |
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1926 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1926.1124, Beryllium. |
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State Plan Standards
There are 29 OSHA-approved State Plans operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as Federal OSHA and may have different or more stringent requirements.