Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-2036

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 437-002-2036 - Communication of Beryllium Hazards to Employees

(1) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers must ensure that compliance with the requirements of the hazard communication rule (§1910.1200) for beryllium. In classifying the hazards of beryllium, the following hazards must be addressed:

(a) Cancer;

(b) Lung effects (CBD and acute beryllium disease);

(c) Beryllium sensitization;

(d) Skin sensitization; and

(e) Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation.

(2) Include beryllium in the hazard communication program established to comply with the hazard communication rule. Ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of beryllium and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of the hazard communication standard (§1910.1200) and paragraph (4) of this rule.

(3) Label each bag and container of clothing, equipment, and materials contaminated with beryllium, and, at a minimum, include the following on the label:

DANGER

CONTAINS BERYLLIUM

MAY CAUSE CANCER

CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS

AVOID CREATING DUST

DO NOT GET ON SKIN

(4) For each employee who has, or can reasonably be expected to have, airborne exposure to or dermal contact with beryllium:

(a) Provide initial training to each employee by the time of initial assignment; and

(b) Repeat the training required under this rule annually for each employee.

(5) Ensure that each employee who is, or can reasonably be expected to be, exposed to airborne beryllium can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:

(a) The health hazards associated with airborne exposure to and contact with beryllium, including the signs and symptoms of CBD;

(b) The written exposure control plan, with emphasis on the location(s) of beryllium work areas, including any regulated areas, and the specific nature of operations that could result in airborne exposure, especially airborne exposure above the TWA PEL or STEL;

(c) The purpose, proper selection, fitting, proper use, and limitations of personal protective clothing and equipment, including respirators;

(d) Applicable emergency procedures;

(e) Measures employees can take to protect themselves from airborne exposure to and contact with beryllium, including personal hygiene practices;

(f) The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by OAR 437-002-2034 including risks and benefits of each test to be offered;

(g) The purpose and a description of the medical removal protection provided under OAR 437-002-2035;

(h) The contents of the standard; and

(i) The employee's right of access to records under the Records Access standard (§1910.1020).

(6) When a workplace change (such as modification of equipment, tasks, or procedures) results in new or increased airborne exposure that exceeds, or can reasonably be expected to exceed, either the TWA PEL or the STEL, provide additional training to those employees affected by the change in airborne exposure

(7) Make a copy of this subdivision and its appendices readily available at no cost to each employee and designated employee representative(s).

Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-2036

OSHA 3-2017, f. 7-7-17, cert. ef. 3/12/2018; OSHA 1-2018, amend filed 03/12/2018, effective 3/12/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295