Methyl chloromethyl ether requirements

This construction standard covers methyl chloromethyl ether. See the construction rule text at 1926.1106.

Follow the detailed requirements in OSHA's general industry rule at 1910.1003, because the construction standard 1926.1106 states the requirements applicable to construction are identical to those set forth in 1910.1003.

No — construction employers must follow the same methyl chloromethyl ether requirements as general industry employers; 1926.1106 explicitly says its requirements are identical to 1910.1003.

Work that is performed in the scope of construction falls under the construction standard 1926.1106, and the specific compliance obligations are found in 1910.1003. For guidance on whether an activity is treated as construction (versus general industry), see OSHA interpretations that explain how standards apply based on the nature of the work; for example, OSHA’s asbestos remediation letter explains how remediation activities may be covered under construction rules and how to decide which standard applies (see Asbestos remediation protocols).

The construction section itself states that the requirements applicable to construction are identical to those set forth at 1910.1003; you can read that language directly in 1926.1106.

Look to the specific provisions of 1910.1003 for requirements on monitoring, training, and medical surveillance because 1926.1106 directs construction employers to follow the identical rules in 1910.1003.

No — enforcement for methyl chloromethyl ether in construction is based on the same requirements as in 1910.1003, because 1926.1106 makes the construction obligations identical to that general industry standard.

A State with an OSHA‑approved State Plan must have a program that is at least as effective as federal OSHA, but it may adopt more stringent rules. For how State Plans interact with federal standards generally, see OSHA guidance discussed in interpretation letters such as the Asbestos remediation protocols letter (see https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-11-14) and follow the text at 1926.1106 and 1910.1003.

Determine whether the task involves exposure to methyl chloromethyl ether and then apply the procedures, exposure limits, and controls in 1910.1003, since 1926.1106 requires construction employers to follow the same substantive rules as 1910.1003. If you are unsure whether an activity is construction work, consult OSHA guidance and interpretations on coverage by industry and activity (for example, see the asbestos remediation protocols interpretation at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-11-14).

Provide the written programs, exposure evaluations, and any records that satisfy the requirements laid out in 1910.1003, because 1926.1106 directs construction employers to follow the same requirements as 1910.1003.

The 1926.1106 entry lists its Federal Register citations (for example, 58 FR 35195, June 30, 1993, and others) that document the rulemaking history and amendments.

Yes — OSHA Letters of Interpretation can clarify how OSHA applies standards in real situations; when applying the construction rule you should read 1926.1106 together with the substantive requirements in 1910.1003 and consult relevant letters of interpretation for additional guidance (for example, see related guidance on coverage questions in Asbestos remediation protocols).

Apply the standard that matches the nature of the work: construction activities are covered by 1926.1106 (which points to the substance of 1910.1003), while general industry tasks follow 1910.1003; OSHA interpretation letters explain how to determine which standard applies based on the type of work (for example, https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-11-14).

The exact obligations and text you must implement or communicate are contained in 1910.1003; 1926.1106 directs construction employers to apply those same requirements. Provide the notices, training, and records specified in 1910.1003.

OSHA enforces the construction standard found at 1926.1106 and will check for compliance with the substantive rules in 1910.1003, and in States with OSHA‑approved State Plans the State agency enforces their equivalent requirements (see guidance referenced in OSHA interpretation letters such as https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-11-14).

The practical first step is to consult the detailed hazard‑control requirements in 1910.1003 because 1926.1106 makes the construction obligations identical to that rule; if you still need help, contact your OSHA Area Office and review relevant OSHA interpretation letters for similar scenarios (for example, see https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-11-14).

Yes — employers must follow current requirements, so monitor changes to the rule text at 1926.1106 and the substantive requirements in 1910.1003, and watch OSHA interpretation letters for clarifications or enforcement notices.

Yes — use the exposure limits, monitoring procedures, control measures, and other requirements found in 1910.1003 when preparing your construction site safety plan, because 1926.1106 states construction must follow those same requirements.