Methylene Chloride Workplace Chemical Protection Program
Employees who use Methylene Chloride shall participate in the University of Toledo’s Methylene Chloride Exposure Control Plan, which requires initial monitoring, exposure evaluation and control implementation, periodic monitoring, and training.
In April 2024, EPA issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect human health from health risks such as neurotoxicity effects and cancer from inhalation or dermal exposures. The FACT SHEET designed by the EPA provides a summary of the requirements.
Implementation Timeline:
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ACTION ITEM |
TARGET COMPLETION DATE |
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Methylene Chloride Survey |
9/6/24 |
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Initial Monitoring |
5/5/25 |
|
Review Exposures and Implement Controls |
8/1/25 |
|
Complete Exposure Control Plans and Training |
10/30/25 |
|
Periodic Monitoring |
Varies Based on Results |
The University of Toledo's Methylene Chloride Workplace Chemical Protection Program can be found at:
| HM-08-054 | Methylene Chloride Workplace Chemical Protection Program |
| HM-08-054 Appendix A | Methylene Chloride Exposure Control Plan |