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Hexavalent chromium safety
Submitted by Mark Thomas on 09/Jan/2007
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I'm interested in hearing about safety people's experiences in meeting OSHA's new chromium (VI) safety standard 1910.1026
There are significant welding operations at our plant, including stainless steel welding. We carried out extensive breathing zone 8-hour TWA exposure monitoring for hexavalent chromium. All came back below the PEL and action level. This confirmed the adequacy of our engineering controls and work practices.
However, our guys occasionally work off site on client repair and maintenance jobs doing Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW). Engineering controls and ventillation can vary considerably, so I am now looking at respiratory protection equipment for these situations.
I would be interested to know what others have been doing to prepare for this new OSHA standard. Also would welcome some suggestions on respirators for use in welding.
Thank you
Mark Thomas
Safety Officer
Chicago, IL
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