ASTM E1972-04(2011) - 1.1.2011
 
Significance and Use

Use of this practice will minimize occupational exposure to aerosols in the wet metal removal environment.

Excessive exposures to metal removal fluid aerosols are associated with machinist complaints of respiratory irritation.

Through implementation of this practice and incorporation of a metal removal fluid management program, appropriate product selection, appropriate machine tool design, selection, and maintenance, and control of microorganisms, users should be able to minimize complaints of machinist respiratory irritation.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice sets forth guidelines for minimizing effects of aerosols in the wet metal removal environment.

1.2 This practice incorporates all practical means and mechanisms to minimize aerosol generation and to control effects of aerosols in the wet metal removal environment.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D7049-24

Standard Test Method for Metalworking Fluid Aerosol in Workplace Atmospheres

29 CFR 1910.1200

Hazard Communication

Metalworking Fluids:

Safety and Health Best Practices Manual Available from US Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210 or at http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/metalworkingfluids/metalworkingfluids_manual.html

E2250-02

Standard Method for Determination of Endotoxin Concentration in Water Miscible Metal Working Fluids (Withdrawn 2008)

E2169-22

Standard Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids

E2148-21

Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety

E2144-21

Standard Practice for Personal Sampling and Analysis of Endotoxin in Metalworking Fluid Aerosols in Workplace Atmospheres

E1542-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety

E1497-23

Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids

E1370-21

Standard Guide for Air Sampling Strategies for Worker and Workplace Protection

E1302-23

Standard Guide for Acute Animal Toxicity Testing of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids

D1356-20a

Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres (Includes all amendments and changes 9/7/2020).