Which health and safety regulation covers the use and storage of solvents?

Answer 1

In the United Stated, several regulations address aspects of the use and storage of solvents. Other countries, and some US states, have their own, different regulations. US OSHA regulations dealing with solvents include the Hazard Communication Standard, standards related to selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment, Permissible Exposure Limits (different for different solvents), Records access regulations, and Ventilation. For some solvents there are specific standards that call for medical monitoring and other actions. For flammable solvents, fire safety regulations apply to use and storage. For large quantities of cetain solvents, the Chemical Process Management standard may apply. For some environmentallly active solvents, EPA also has applicable regulations.