Section 325.51465. Housekeeping.

For operations involving formaldehyde liquids or gas, an employer shall conduct a program to detect leaks and spills, including regular visual inspections. The program shall include all of the following that are applicable:

(a)    Preventative maintenance of equipment, including surveys for leaks, shall be undertaken at regular intervals.

(b)     In work areas where spillage may occur, an employer shall provide for containing the spill, decontaminating the work area, and disposing of the waste.

(c)    An employer shall assure that all leaks are repaired and spills are cleaned promptly by employees wearing suitable protective equipment and trained in the proper methods for cleanup and decontamination.

(d)  Formaldehyde-contaminated waste and debris resulting from leaks or spills shall be placed for disposal in sealed containers bearing a label warning of formaldehyde's presence and of the hazards associated with formaldehyde. The employer shall ensure that the labels are in accordance with R 325.51472a to R 325.51472d.

History:  1990 AACS; 2014 AACS; Republished in 2015 MR 8, May 15, 2015 can be referenced to