Benzene
Standards
Exposures to benzene are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to benzene.
OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910) |
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1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment | ||
1910.134, Respiratory protection. The amended respiratory protection standard added requirements for Assigned Protection Factors. This has resulted in amendments to the Benzene standard at 29 CFR 1910.1028(g)(2)(i) and 29 CFR 1910.1028(g)(3)(i). |
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1910.1028, Benzene. |
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Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918) |
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1915 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1915.1028, Benzene The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth by 29 CFR 1910.1028. |
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Construction (29 CFR 1926) |
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1926 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1926.1128, Benzene. The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth by 29 CFR 1910.1028. |
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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 OSHA's and may have different or more stringent requirements.
Additional Directives
Note: The directives in this list provide additional information that is not necessarily connected to a specific OSHA standard highlighted on this Safety and Health Topics page.
- 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart B, Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment. CPL 02-01-061, (May 22, 2019).