Cotton Dust

Standards

Cotton dust hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to cotton dust.

OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances

1910.1000, Air contaminants.

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1910.1043, Cotton dust.

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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.