Isocyanates

Standards

Isocyanates hazards are addressed in specific standards for general industry, shipyard employment, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to isocyanates.

OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
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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

1910.1000, Air contaminants.

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1910.1450, Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.

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Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918)
Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918)
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1915 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances

1915.1000, Air contaminants.

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Construction (29 CFR 1926)
Construction (29 CFR 1926)
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1926 Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

1926.55, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists.

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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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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.