OSHA and NIOSH Issue Hazard Alert
OSHA and NIOSH issued a
hazard alert to encourage employers that use 1-bromopropane to take OSHA and
NIOSH have issued a hazard alert to urge employers that use 1-bromopropane to
take appropriate steps to protect workers from exposure. Exposure to 1-BP has
been associated with damage to the nervous system among workers, and it has
been shown to cause reproductive harm in animal studies. The chemical is used
in degreasing operations, furniture manufacturing, and dry cleaning. The hazard
alert is issued in response to information on the increased use of 1-BP as a
substitute for other solvents as well as recent reports of overexposure in
furniture manufacturing.
(From OSHA)
Trenton H. Cotney
Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer
Trent Cotney, P.A.
1211 N Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602
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