HEXAVALENT

CHROMIUM
 

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What is it
 
Health Risks
 
Jobs at Risk
 
Welding / Cutting
 
 
 

Who is at risk for exposure?

OSHA has identified the following "Application Groups" where employees may be exposed to hexavalent chromium.

  • Welding
  • Steel Mills (Stainless, Carbon and Reshaping)
  • Superalloy Producers
  • Iron and Steel Foundries
  • Solid Waste Incineration
  • Construction
  • Painting
  • Electroplating
  • Chromate (chromite ore production)
  • Chromate Pigment Producers
  • Chromated Copper Arsenate Producers
  • Chromium Catalyst Producers
  • Paint and Coatings Producer
  • Printing Ink Producers
  • Plastic Colorant Producers and Users
  • Plating Mixture Producers
  • Chromium Dioxide Producers
  • Chromium Dye Producers
  • Chromium Sulfate Producers
  • Chemical Distributors
  • Textile Dying
  • Glass Producers
  • Printing
  • Chromium Catalyst Users
  • Chromium Materials Producer
  • Refractory Brick Producers
  • Woodworking
  • Oil and Gas Well Drilling
  • Portland Cement Producers
  • Ready-Mix & Precast Concrete Producers
  • Leather Tanning
  • Wood Preserving


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Hexavalent Chromium Standard
Final Rule

Initial Requirements Effective
November 27, 2006

 

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC

 STANDARDS

General Industry

Construction

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