Metalworking Fluids
Standards
Metalworking fluids (MWFs) hazards are addressed in specific standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to MWFs.
OSHA Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910) |
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1910.1000, Air contaminants. |
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1910.1000 TABLE Z-1, TABLE Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants. Oil Mist, mineral: 5 mg/m³Particulates not otherwise regulated, total dust: 15 mg/m³Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), respirable fraction: 5 mg/m³ |
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Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918) |
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1915 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1915.1000, Air contaminants. Oil Mist, mineral: 5 mg/m³Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), total dust organic and inorganic: 15 mg/m³ |
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Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926) |
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1926 Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls | ||
1926.55, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists. See Table 2 for information related to Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists.Oil Mist, mineral: 5 mg/m³Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), total dust organic and inorganic: 15 mg/m³ |
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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 Federal Register notices
Note: The notices in this list provide additional information that is not necessarily connected to a specific OSHA standard highlighted on this Safety and Health Topics page.
- Standards Advisory Committee on Metalworking Fluids. Notice 62:39551, (July 23, 1997).
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.