Formaldehyde

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Emergency eyewash protection when exposed to 0.1 percent or greater formaldehyde

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 11, 2024

Mr. Kevin Heym
University of Pennsylvania Health System
3600 Civic Center Blvd. – 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dear Mr. Heym:

Chemicals associated with formaldehyde gas

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 27, 2022

Mr. Lawrence P. Halprin
Keller and Heckman LLP
1001 G Street NW, Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20001

Dear Mr. Halprin:

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

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    86:10997-10998
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 10997-10998]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 2021-03654]


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    Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
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The Formaldehyde Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    85:11107-11108
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    The Formaldehyde Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements 
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11107-11108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03805]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Applicability of OSHA standards to formaldehyde exposures in laboratories

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 23, 2017

[Name Withheld]
154 Pleasant Street
Ronkonkoma, New York 11779

Dear [Name Withheld]:

Formaldehyde.

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Page Changes to OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.52

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Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.52 CH-1 October 7, 1991 Office of Health Compliance Assistance

Subject: Page Changes to OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.52

A. Purpose. This instruction transmits page changes and Appendix G to OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.52. Subject: Enforcement Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde, dated November 20, 1990.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. Action. Replace existing pages with the attached CH-1 pages as follows:

Enforcement Procedure for Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde

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This directive is available in: PDF

OSHA Instruction CPL 02-02-052/ CPL 2-2.52 (REVISED)
October 7, 1991

Office of Health Compliance Assistance