Assignment:
In the OSHA FatalFacts: Lethal Exposure to Methylene Chloride during Bathtub Refinishing (PDF)/OSHA, the case of an incident involving a worker removing the coating from a bathtub in a residential building is discussed. Review the incident summary, likely causes, and preventative measures of the case and discuss how the HAZWOPER standards should have been applied.
OSHA issued the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)/United States Depart standards to protect workers and enable them to handle hazardous substances safely and effectively. The HAZWOPER standard for the construction industry is 29 CFR 1926.65. The case above provides a look into the consequences when these standards are not adhered to.
For this discussion, discuss how the HAZWOPER standards apply to the case. Also, share a personal experience you have had with hazardous chemicals and how you handled the situation. You may also research and provide a summary of a recent case involving the use of a hazardous chemical.