Butadiene, 1,3- | OSHA.gov | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Publication Date:

04/11/1986
Publication Type:

Proposed Rule
Fed Register #:
51:12526-29
Standard Number:

1910.1000
Title:

Butadiene, 1,3-
Abstract:

Response to the EPA referral of 1,3-Butadiene (BD) to OSHA. It was determined that BD poses risk to the occupationally exposed population at the current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) and that the risk can be reduced or prevented through the promulgation of a revised standard. Exposure to BD can be controlled by instituting engineering controls, improving work practices or requiring employees to use personal protective equipment. Potential exposure can be effectively reduced through the reduction of the current PEL.

Abstract:
Response to the EPA referral of 1,3-Butadiene (BD) to OSHA. It was
determined that BD poses risk to the occupationally exposed
population at the current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) and
that the risk can be reduced or prevented through the promulgation
of a revised standard. Exposure to BD can be controlled by
instituting engineering controls, improving work practices or
requiring employees to use personal protective equipment. Potential
exposure can be effectively reduced through the reduction of the
current PEL.