OSHA Rules To Consider During Mold Remediation Projects

Protecting Employees fromWorkplace HazardsOSHA Rules toConsider During MoldRemediation ProjectsPresented byJens Nissen, CIHIowa OSHA Enforcement515-281-3122Mold Remediation OSHA has not established specific rulesfor mold abatement activities.Therefore, employers must comply withapplicable provisions of standardswhich have been enacted.– 1926 Construction Standards– 1910 General Industry Standards– Code of Iowa 88.4 General Duty Clause OSHA regulations require employers toprotect their employees from workplacehazards such as machines, workprocedures, and hazardous substancesthat can cause injury Employers must institute all feasibleengineering and work practice controlsto eliminate and reduce hazards beforeusing PPE to protect against hazardsKey OSHA Standards Construction Standards 1926 PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE) 1926.95:– 1926.96 Foot Protection– 1926.100 Head Protection– 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection– 1926.103 Respiratory Protection (1910.134)

Respirators are devices that protect workers frominhaling harmful substances. These substances canbe in the form of airborne: gases vapors dust fumesmistssmokespraysSome respirators also ensure that workers do notbreathe air that contains dangerously low levels ofoxygen (O2).Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)A respirator with anair-purifying filter,cartridge, or canisterthat removes specificair contaminants bypassing ambient airthrough the airpurifying element.

Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)An atmosphere-supplying respirator forwhich the source of breathing air is notdesigned to be carried by the user. Alsocalled airline respirator.Key OSHA Standards Construction Standards 1926General Provisions:– 1926.25 Housekeeping– 1926.50 Medical Services & FirstAid– 1926.51 Sanitation– 1926.59 Hazard Communication(1910.1200)– 1926.150 Fire Protection– 1926.200 Accident PreventionSigns & TagsRespirator Standard(a) Permissible practice(b) Definitions(c) Respirator program(d) Selection of respirators(e) Medical evaluation(f) Fit testing(g) Use of respirators(h) Maintenance and care(i) Breathing air quality anduse(j) Identification of filters,cartridges, and canisters(k) Training and information(l) Program evaluation(m) Recordkeeping(n) Dates(o) AppendicesA: Fit Testing ProceduresB-1: User Seal ChecksB-2: Cleaning ProceduresC: Medical QuestionnaireD: Non-mandatory useWhat Control Measures HaveBeen Implemented Here?

Hazard CommunicationToxic and Hazardous Substances Purpose." (a)(1) To ensure that the hazards of allchemicals produced or imported are evaluatedand that information concerning their hazards istransmitted to employers and nerLabelingLabelMaterial SafetyData SheetM.S.D.S.1926.150 (a)(3)General RequirementsAll fire fightingequipment,provided by theemployer,shall beconspicuouslylocated.13Key OSHA Standards Construction Standards 1926 Electrical,Fall Protection, etc.:– 1926.403 General Electrical Requirements– 1926.404 Wiring Design & Protection– 1926.451 Scaffolds General Requirements– 1926.452 Specific Types of Scaffolds– 1926.454 Scaffold Training– 1926.501 Duty to Have Fall Protection– 1926.850 Demolition– 1926.1051 LaddersElectrical 1926.403 – Live parts must be guarded. 1926.404 – Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or anAssured Equipment Grounding Conductor Programmust be utilized. Systems & Equipment must begrounded and overcurrent protection provided. 1926.405 – Flexible cords and cables must be used inan approved manner. Electrical cabinets and boxesmust be covered.

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– 1926.454 Scaffold Training – 1926.501 Duty to Have Fall Protection – 1926.850 Demolition – 1926.1051 Ladders Electrical 1926.403 – Live parts must be guarded. 1926.404 – Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or an Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor