scope:

This standard establishes the minimum requirements for controlling health risks from chemicals and toxic substances used or encountered in construction and demolition operations. It establishes procedures for identifying and evaluating chemical hazards and exposures, and for selecting and using appropriate controls and practices to reduce health risks.

NOTE: Toxic substances include chemical hazards such as welding fumes, asbestos, lead or silica, that may be encountered on site when doing renovation or demolition work.

Purpose

The objective of this standard is to reduce the risk to workers of adverse occupational health effects from exposure to chemicals and toxic substances in construction and demolition operations.