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It defines key terms, assigns responsibilities for program ownership, implementation, and enforcement, and details monitoring concepts, exposure control planning, regulated-area criteria, and prohibited uses. Suitable for lab, department, or institute-level compliance.","Dichloromethane Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) Template\nHow to Use This Template\nReplace “INSTITUTIONNAME” with the name of your institution.\nReplace “RELEVANTAUTHORITY” with the person or entity responsible for approving this program. This will be FIU EH&S.\nReplace “INSERTPROCEDURENAME” with the procedure(s) a specific Exposure Control Plan applies to.\nReplace “INSERTLOCATION” with the location(s) a specific Exposure Control Plan applies to.\nChoose which version of the sections on Exposure Limits, Exposure Monitoring, and Regulated Areas are appropriate for your area.\nContents\n\u0003\u0013 TOC \\h \\u \\z \\t \"Heading 1,1,Heading 2,2,Heading 3,3,\"\u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.30j0zll\" \\h \u0014How to Use This Template\t1\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.1fob9te\" \\h \u0014Purpose\t3\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.3znysh7\" \\h \u0014Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities\t3\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.2et92p0\" \\h \u0014Exposure Limits (Version 1)\t4\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.tyjcwt\" \\h \u0014Exposure Monitoring\t4\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.5yu168djq1mo\" \\h \u0014Regulated Areas\t6\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.krnpdp358e8x\" \\h \u0014Exposure Limits (Version 2)\t7\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.3w8gtmo30cu\" \\h \u0014Exposure Monitoring\t7\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.3dy6vkm\" \\h \u0014Regulated Areas\t10\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.1t3h5sf\" \\h \u0014Exposure Control Plan\t11\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.yzzajnyugog0\" \\h \u0014Common Language\t11\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.rltua54jnj94\" \\h \u0014Elimination\t11\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.pyqjlb9ufuyz\" \\h \u0014Centralized ECP for Laboratory Use\t11\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.v0gttbd9n4lz\" \\h \u0014Substitution\t11\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.ktzcvuy6etmv\" \\h \u0014Engineering Controls\t12\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.hvy7td8wvm1o\" \\h \u0014Administrative Controls\t12\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.scib732p49ub\" \\h \u0014Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\t12\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.rm6k6gjckxn5\" \\h \u0014Centralized ECP for Solvent Welding\t12\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.4u07oal221xc\" \\h \u0014Substitution\t13\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.9a9dzpsbyebq\" \\h \u0014Engineering Controls\t13\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.w7esewff2byd\" \\h \u0014Administrative Controls\t13\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.nj7cduiwfqtp\" \\h \u0014Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\t13\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.6sff2xkxu25e\" \\h \u0014Lab/Shop-Specific ECPs\t15\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.ulw6kdrwjdol\" \\h \u0014Substitution\t16\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.o0dqbb3chdtr\" \\h \u0014Engineering Controls\t16\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.i0gw0wvwy6aq\" \\h \u0014Administrative Controls\t17\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.ckwo4apsf5cu\" \\h \u0014Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\t17\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.44sinio\" \\h \u0014Training and Information\t18\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.79s5hdvekj29\" \\h \u0014Hazards of Dichloromethane\t18\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.2jxsxqh\" \\h \u0014Recordkeeping\t19\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_heading=h.4d34og8\" \\h \u0014References\t20\u0015\u0015\u0004\nNote: The dichloromethane rule bans most uses of dichloromethane. However, one of the narrow, permitted uses is “use as a laboratory chemical.” Nearly all other commercial and industrial uses, such as use as a solvent or paint remover in other university applications (e.g., facilities management use, as a product in the arts, etc.) are prohibited.\n\u000f\nPurpose\nThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), has determined that methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), poses an unreasonable risk of injury to health because cumulative exposures to DCM can cause cancer and damage to the liver and kidneys. Acute exposures to high concentrations of DCM vapor in poorly ventilated spaces has caused central nervous system harm, up to and including unconsciousness and death through respiratory paralysis.\nThe EPA has identified a limited number of applications that may continue. A Workplace Chemical Protection Program is required for those entities that will continue using DCM under these allowable uses. Florida International University has implemented the following requirements to satisfy this obligation.\nDefinition","cbCaidjOBQE6hWrd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidjOBQE6hWrd","docx",159694,2,21,"English","en",105,"# How to Use This Template\n## Purpose\n## Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities\n## Exposure Limits (Version 1)\n## Exposure Monitoring\n## Regulated Areas\n## Exposure Limits (Version 2)\n## Exposure Monitoring\n## Regulated Areas\n## Exposure Control Plan\n## Common Language\n## Elimination\n## Centralized ECP for Laboratory Use\n## Substitution\n## Engineering Controls\n## Administrative Controls\n## Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n## Centralized ECP for Solvent Welding\n## Lab/Shop-Specific ECPs\n## Training and Information\n## Hazards of Dichloromethane\n## Recordkeeping\n## References","[{\"question\":\"Why is a Workplace Chemical Protection Program required for DCM (methylene chloride)?\",\"answer\":\"Cumulative exposure to DCM can cause cancer and organ damage, and acute high-concentration vapor exposure can cause serious central nervous system harm, including unconsciousness and death. 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