NOTES to Section 5197:
EXCEPTION to subsection (c)(2)(A): Employers need not conduct initial monitoring of a process for which monitoring was performed within six months prior to the effective date of this standard provided that the monitoring was conducted in accordance with subsection (c)(1).
EXCEPTION to subsection (f)(1)(A). Respirator use is not required in regulated areas in which:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SELECTION TABLE
Maximum Diacetyl Concentration | Type of Respirator1,3 |
Less than or equal to 0.2 ppm, no exposure to diacetyl-containing powders | Half mask respirator4 |
Less than or equal to 0.5 ppm | Any powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)4 or supplied air respirator (SAR), or full facepiece air purifying (APR)4 |
Less than or equal to 1.0 ppm, diacetyl | Full facepiece APR or any tight-fitting PAPR4 or SAR |
Less than or equal to 20 ppm | Tight fitting full facepiece PAPR4 or SAR in continuous flow or pressure demand mode, or PAPR4 or SAR with helmet or hood in continuous flow mode2 which have been found to provide a protection factor of 1000 |
Above 20 ppm | Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in pressure demand mode |
Notes to Respiratory Protection Selection Table:
The initial evaluation shall include:
All information, training material and labeling shall be appropriate in content and vocabulary to the educational level, literacy, and language of employees.
Training for employees at the time of initial assignment to areas in which exposure to diacetyl or diacetyl-containing flavorings or food products or other artificial butter flavoring are present shall be provided pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 below:
WARNING: This product contains diacetyl which can be a severe respiratory hazard. Breathing dust, powder, mist or vapor from this product could result in irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract and in permanent lung damage.
WARNING: This product contains an artificial butter flavoring other than diacetyl. The health effects of these materials selected as substitutes for diacetyl are currently being studied for potential respiratory hazards. Avoid eye contact or breathing dust, powder, mist or vapor from this product as irritation of the eyes or respiratory tract may result.
REPORT OF FIXED OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE
C/O RESEARCH AND STANDARDS HEALTH UNIT
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
POST OFFICE BOX 420603
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94142
RESEARCH AND STANDARDS HEALTH UNIT
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
POST OFFICE BOX 420603
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94142
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 5197
2. Amendment of subsection (b)(6) filed 5-5-2014; operative 5-6-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 19).
3. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(6) (Register 2014, No. 31).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment of subsection (b)(6) filed 5-5-2014; operative 5/6/2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 19).