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| Standard Interpretations 01/26/1976 - Definition of the phrase "Adequate ventilation" as used in 1910.178. |
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| • Standard Number: | 1910.178(g)(2) |
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January 26, 1976 Mr. John R. Reilly Dear Mr. Reilly: Your letter of January 16, 1976 requested definition of the phrase "Adequate ventilation" as used in 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2). The source of this standard is National Fire Protection Association No. 505 - 1969: Powered Industrial Trucks, Section 700--Changing and Charging Storage Batteries. "Adequate ventilation" as used in the indicated standard means providing natural, mechanical--general, or mechanical dilution ventilation sufficient to limit the accumulation of hydrogen gas in air at the charging site to levels below the lower explosive limit (4.1%). A "typical exhaust fan" could meet this requirement if it were used in a manner such that the concentrations of the hydrogen gas in the fan's ambient air never exceeded the lower explosive limit. Thank you for your interest in a safe workplace. Sincerely yours, |
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