§ 5219. Ethylene Dibromide (EDB).
8 CA ADC § 5219Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
8 CCR § 5219
§ 5219. Ethylene Dibromide (EDB).
(1) This section establishes requirements for the control of employee exposure to ethylene dibromide (EDB) including exposures which may result after EDB use as a fumigant. Because of the higher risk of harm due to exposure above the permissible exposure limit, noncompliance with subsections (c), (e) through (j), and (m) constitutes a real and apparent hazard.
Note: This section applies to the entering of leaded fuel storage tanks.
Action level. An 8-hour time-weighted average concentration of 15 parts of EDB per billion parts of air by volume (ppb) but not exceeding 130 ppb over any 15-minute period.
Chief. Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, P.O Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142.
First receiver. A retail warehouse, wholesale establishment, or container freight station where any portion of a shipment of EDB-treated material is first unloaded in California.
Exception: The handling of sealed intermodal containers.
Shipping container. The smallest unit into which EDB-treated materials are packaged for distribution in commerce in California, for example, a box, crate, or pallet.
Supplier. The shipper or shipper's agent who arranges for shipment of treated materials between the point of treatment and the first receiver under the requirements of (m), Receipt of EDB-Treated Materials.
(1) Inhalation. The employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to a concentration of airborne EDB in excess of 130 parts of EDB per billion parts of air by volume (ppb) as an 8-hour, time-weighted average (TWA), and in excess of a ceiling concentration of airborne EDB of 130 ppb, as measured over a 15-minute period.
(2) Initial. Each employer who has a place of employment in which EDB is present shall monitor each such workplace and work operation to accurately determine the 8-hour time-weighted average and peak concentrations of airborne EDB to which employees may be exposed. Such monitoring shall be conducted as soon as possible but not later than 30 days following the effective date of this section or within 30 days following the initial introduction of EDB into the workplace.
(B) If the monitoring required by this section reveals employee exposures to be below the permissible exposure limit, but at or above the action level, the employer shall repeat exposure measurements representative of each such employee's exposure at least quarterly. The employer shall continue quarterly monitoring until at least two consecutive measurements taken at least seven (7) days apart are below the action level.
(C) If the monitoring required by this section reveals employee exposures to be in excess of the permissible exposure limit, the employer shall repeat exposure measurements representative of each such employee at least monthly. The employer shall continue monthly monitoring until at least two consecutive measurements, taken at least seven (7) days apart, are below the permissible exposure limit. Thereafter the employer shall monitor as required by paragraphs (e)(3) and (e)(4).
(4) Additional. Whenever there has been a production, process, or engineering control change or leak or spill which may result in any new or additional exposure to EDB, or whenever the employer has any reason to suspect new or additional exposures to EDB, the employer shall monitor the employees potentially affected by such change for the purpose of redetermining their exposure. Monitoring shall be conducted as soon as possible but not later than 15 days after the change. Subsequent monitoring shall be in accordance with paragraph (e)(3).
(B) Whenever the results indicate that employee exposure exceeds the permissible exposure limit, the employer shall include in the written notice a statement that the permissible exposure limit was exceeded and a description of the corrective action being taken to reduce exposure to or below the permissible exposure limit.
(2) Where engineering controls are not feasible to control employee exposure within the limits specified in subsection (c), or during the time such controls are being implemented, worker exposure shall be controlled by administrative and work practice controls, and by appropriate personal protective equipment as described in (g) and (h).
(1) Provision and Use. Where there is a possibility of eye or skin contact with liquid EDB or liquid mixtures containing greater than 0.1% EDB by weight, the employer shall provide at no cost to the employee, and require that the employee wears, resistant protective clothing and equipment to protect the area of the body which may come into such contact with EDB. Eye and face protection and protective clothing and equipment shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3380, 3382 and 3384 of the General Industry Safety Orders.
CONCENTRATIONS OF AIRBORNE EDB OR CONDITION OF USE | RESPIRATOR TYPE1 |
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(A) Not greater than 0.130 ppm (130 ppb) | Respirators not required. |
(B) Not greater than 1.3 ppm. (1300 ppb) | 1. Any supplied-air respirator; or |
2. Any self-contained breathing apparatus. | |
(C) Not greater than 6.5 ppm. (6500 ppb) | 1. Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece, helmet, or hood; or |
2. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece. | |
(D) Not greater than 130 ppm. (130,000 ppb) | A Type C supplied-air respirator operated in pressure-demand or the positive pressure or continuous flow mode. |
(E) Not greater than 260 ppm. (260,000 ppb) | A Type C supplied-air respirator with full facepiece operated inpressure-de mand or other positive pressure mode, or with full face-piece, helmet, or hood oper ated in continuous flow mode. |
(F) Greater than 260 ppm or entry and escape from unknown concentrations. | 1.A combination respirator which includes a Type C supplied-air respirator with full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure or continuous flow mode and an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or positive pressure mode; or |
2. A self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure-demand mode. | |
(G) Firefighting | A self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure demand mode. |
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1 Respirators specified for high concentrations can be used for lower concentrations of EDB.
(1) Skin or Eye Contact. When skin or eye contact with liquid EDB or liquid mixtures containing greater than 0.1% EDB by weight occurs, the employer shall assure that affected employees immediately flush contaminated eyes with water for 15 minutes and remove all contaminated clothing and shoes and flush contaminated skin with water. Appropriate medical treatment shall be provided.
Exception: For skin contact with liquid mixtures containing EDB, an appropriate cleaning agent may precede a flush with water.
Note: For proper selection, installation, and maintenance of emergency wash facilities, consult American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z358.1-1981.
(C) Employers shall include EDB in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (Section 5194). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of EDB and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (j)(4).
These signs shall bear the following legend in both Spanish and English:
DANGER
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
MAY CAUSE CANCER
MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
PELIGRO
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
RIESGO DE CANCER
PUEDE REDUCIR LA FERTILIDAD O PUEDE DAÑAR AL FETODANGER
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
CANCER HAZARD
MAY CAUSE STERILITY IN MALESFor instructions concerning safe work practices, contact your employer.
PELIGRO
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
RIESGO DE CANCER
PUEDE CAUSAR ESTERILIDAD A LOS HOMBRESPida a su patron instrucciones para seguridad en el trabajo.
(3) Notification of Shipment. All employers shipping or handling material treated with EDB shall provide the recipient of the material with a written notice informing the recipient that the material was treated with EDB and the date of treatment. The notice shall be provided prior to any handling of the treated material by the recipient.
(A) Each employee who may be exposed at or above the action level regardless of respirator use or work practice, and all employees subject to skin or eye contact with liquid EDB or liquid mixtures containing greater than 0.1% EDB by weight shall be provided a training and education program relating to the hazards of EDB and precautions for its safe use. The employer shall provide initial training prior to working with EDB and at least annually thereafter. The training shall be appropriate to the jobs to which the worker is assigned and presented in a language the employee understands.
Note: The Hazard Alert is available in both English and Spanish from the Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS), California Department of Public Health, 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 3rd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804, (866) 627-1586.
(3) Where the first receiver consolidates EDB-treated materials into intermodal containers, he shall provide the recipient of the intermodal container with a written notice that the material was treated with EDB and the date of treatment. The notice shall be provided prior to any handling of the intermodal container by the recipient.
This produce has been fumigated with Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) for the control of fruit fly infestation. Procedures approved by Cal/OSHA have been undertaken by the supplier to assure safe exposure levels at this workplace. For further information contact your employer, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service at 1-800-963-9424, or your local Cal/OSHA office.
Appendix
Information for Persons Handling Fresh Produce and Other Materials Treated with Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
The cartons you will be handling contain fruit that has been fumigated with Ethylene Dibromide (EDB). Fumigation with EDB is done only when it is required by law to prevent the spread of fruit flies that lay eggs on citrus fruit, mangos, and papayas. High concentrations of EDB cause cancer and reproductive problems in animals. Even though these effects have not been seen in humans, special precautions, required by law, have been undertaken to make sure you are exposed to only very low levels of this chemical.
The shipper of this fumigated fruit has applied to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) with his plan to pack and ship fruit assuring that when it is unloaded, only trace amounts of EDB will remain in the trailer or shipping container. Cal/OSHA regulations require that truck trailer vents be opened the last two hours on the road and the trailer doors be opened upon arrival.
Fruit shipments handled according to Cal/OSHA's requirements are safe to unload and will have a notice on each carton to confirm this. If you want more information you should consult your employer or call Cal/OSHA (Toll Free) at 1-800-652-1476.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 142.3, 9020, 9030 and 9040, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3, 9004(d), 9009, 9020, 9030, 9031 and 9040, Labor Code.
History
1. New section filed 8-4-81 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 33).
2. Order of Repeal of 8-4-81 emergency order filed 8-13-81 by OAL pursuant to Government Code section 11349.6 (Register 81, No. 33).
3. New section filed 9-23-81 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-21-82.
4. Certificate of Compliance including amendment transmitted to OAL 1-21-82 and filed 2-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 8).
5. Editorial correction of subsection (i)(2)(B) (Register 82, No. 14).
6. Amendment filed 6-6-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 23).
7. Change without regulatory effect of Note filed 2-14-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 7).
8. Change without regulatory effect amending definition of Chief in subsection (b) filed 3-4-92 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 19).
9. Amendment of subsection (d), repealer of subsections (d)(1)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 7-6-99; operative 8-5-99 (Register 99, No. 28).
10. Amendment filed 5-5-2014; operative 5-6-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 19).
This database is current through 6/21/24 Register 2024, No. 25.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 8, § 5219, 8 CA ADC § 5219
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