OC-ALCI48-140 — Chemical Expanded Standards

OC-ALCI48-140 governs occupational exposure controls, work practices, hygiene, PPE, housekeeping, and regulated areas at OC-ALC.

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  • Publication number: OC-ALCI48-140
  • Title: CHEMICAL EXPANDED STANDARDS
  • Date: 2024-09-17

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The publication addresses OSHA expanded standards, chemical exposure, aerosol contamination, engineering controls, housekeeping, hygiene, PPE, and regulated areas. It requires control measures, sanitation practices, protective equipment, and restrictions on fans and contaminant removal methods.

Applies to: The following requirements apply throughout Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC):

Topics covered

  • OSHA expanded standards
  • Chemical exposure controls
  • Aerosol contamination
  • HEPA filtration
  • Regulated areas
  • Contaminant hygiene
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Housekeeping verification

Questions and answers

What must be pursued as the primary way to control employee exposure to aerosol contamination?

Ensure that product substitution and/or process modification that eliminates the generation of aerosol contamination are pursued as the primary means of controlling employee exposure. (paragraph 2)

Are pedestal fans allowed in regulated areas?

Pedestal fans or air moving devices other than engineering controls will not be used at any time in regulated areas, as defined by the BE shop specific Routine Industrial Hygiene (IH) Assessment Letter. (paragraph 2)

What is prohibited when removing contaminants from work surfaces or PPE?

Removal of contaminants from work area surfaces or PPE by blowing, shaking or other means which disperses the contaminants in the air is prohibited. (paragraph 2)

When must personnel wash their hands and face after skin contact with contaminants?

Personnel who have skin contact with contaminants must wash their hands and face at the end of the work shift or prior to eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet facilities. (paragraph 5)

What PPE is required in regulated areas?

Personnel in regulated areas are required to wear the PPE specified in the most recent Routine Industrial Hygiene (IH) Assessment Letter provided by BE. (paragraph 6)

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