Lead PEL Advisory Group

Background

The Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) Advisory Group evaluated Oregon OSHA's regulated substances listed in our air contaminant rules. Lead and Manganese were the first standards selected for revision, because workers in Oregon were exposed to these substances across a wide range of industries. The rulemaking process for Lead was initiated in late 2017, but was suspended to allow rulemaking for Manganese and COVID-19 to be completed. The rulemaking process for Lead was restarted in May 2023.

There are other state-run OSHA programs that are pursuing rulemaking on Lead, including California, Minnesota, and Washington. Michigan has adopted changes in their Lead rules. Federal OSHA is considering revising its standards for occupational exposure to Lead based on medical findings that adverse health effects in adults can occur at Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) lower than levels in the current standards.

Meetings

Calendar of all public events

To participate

Email Linda Pressnell Linda.S.Pressnell@dcbs.oregon.gov with your contact information and whom you represent.

Meeting Minutes

Contact information

Linda Pressnell
Oregon OSHA - Technical Specialist
350 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3882
Telephone: 971-330-0502
E-mail: linda.s.pressnell@dcbs.oregon.gov

References

Federal OSHA

OSHA Lead Standards for General Industry and Construction – Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) – Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal: OSHA Lead Standards for General Industry and Construction - Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) – Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) -Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal: Federal Register :: Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM)-Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal

Oregon

29 CFR 1910.1025 – Lead (Division 2 – General Industry): Lead (oregon.gov)
29 CFR 1926.62 – Lead (Division 3 – Construction): Occupational Health and Environmental Controls (oregon.gov)
OAR 437-004-9600 – Lead (Division 4 – Agriculture): Division 4, Subdivision Z, Chemical/Toxins (oregon.gov)

California

State of California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board – Lead: noticeApr2023-Lead (ca.gov)

Michigan

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Part 310 Lead in General Industry: BSR-STD- (michigan.gov)
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Part 603 Lead in Construction: BSR-STD- (michigan.gov)

Minnesota
- Minnesota OSHA Lead Rulemaking: https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workplace-safety-and-health/mnosha-lead-rulemaking
Washington

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Rulemaking Stakeholder Information: Lead Rulemaking (wa.gov)
WISHA Lead Rule – Stakeholder Review Draft (2019 revision): WISHA Lead Rule - Stakeholder Review draft, June 2019 (wa.gov)

Oregon Health Authority