Hexavalent Chromium
Enforcement
This section highlights OSHA directives (instruction to OSHA staff) and letters of interpretation (official letters of interpretation of the standards) related to hexavalent chromium.
OSHA Directives
- Hexavalent Chromium National Emphasis Program. CPL 02-02-076, (February 23, 2010).
- Inspection Procedures for the Chromium (VI) Standards. CPL 02-02-074, (January 24, 2008). Includes a summary of the Cr(VI)Standards for general industry, construction, and shipyards, and instructions to OSHA compliance officers for the uniform conduct of inspections and enforcement actions.
OSHA Letters of Interpretation
Highlights
- Controlling Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium in Aerospace and Air Transport Painting. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3650), (2013).
- Hexavalent Chromium Hazards in Bridge Painting. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3649), (2013).
- Controlling Hexavalent Chromium Exposures during Electroplating. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3648), (2013).
- Controlling Hazardous Fume and Gases during Welding. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3647), (2013).
- Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium Standards. OSHA Fact Sheet, (Publication 3320), (2006).
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