Ethylene Oxide
Standards
Exposures to ethylene oxide are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to ethylene oxide.
OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910) |
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1910 Subpart B - Adoption and Extension of Established Federal Standards | ||
1910.19, Special provisions for air contaminants. See paragraph (h) for information related to Ethylene oxide. |
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1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials | ||
1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals. |
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
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1910.1047, Ethylene oxide. |
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Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918) |
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1915 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1915.1047, Ethylene oxide. This standard is identical to 29 CFR 1910.1047. |
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Construction (29 CFR 1926) |
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1926 Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls | ||
1926.64, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals. For requirements as they pertain to construction work, follow the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.119 |
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1926 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1926.1147, Ethylene oxide. This standard is identical to 29 CFR 1910.1047. |
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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 Letters of Interpretation
Note: The letters in this list provide additional information that is not necessarily connected to a specific OSHA standard highlighted on this Safety and Health Topics page.
- OSHA-recognized chemicals as carcinogens or potential carcinogens for Hazard Communication purposes (October 16, 2003).
- Use of ethylene oxide alarm systems with sensors (December 11, 1998).
- Requirements under the Ethylene Oxide Standards (March 29, 1995).
- Procedures for ethylene oxide (EtO) spills and ethylene oxide disposal (October 28, 1985).