![]() ![]() The HCS has recently been expanded to include all workers exposed to hazardous substances in all industrial sectors, not just those in the manufacturing sector covered under the original standard. The standard requires that chemical manufacturers and importers assess the hazards of the chemicals and products they sell. In your letter, you mention that for a number of years you have been purchasing solder products from the United States but that recently, shipments of the solder materials have contained warning labels that indicated that the inhalation of solder fumes "could be harmful and could lead to birth defects, etc." On November 25, 1985, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) became effective. Please accept our apology for the long delay in this response to you. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) forwarded your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). *Other metal-containing solder dross, such as that from silver soldering, will need to be managed in a similar manner.This is in response to your letter of January 12, addressed to the National Bureau of Standards, regarding the hazard warning labels attached to a shipment of solder your company received. Learn more about disposing electronic devices or e-waste. Request a hazardous waste collection to disposes of hazardous waste generated by UC San Diego facilities. The collection container should be metal and labeled. Used solder sponges and contaminated rags must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Discard lead solder and dross in a container with a lid. Lead soldering waste* is considered hazardous. For research labs and research support shops, a Carcinogen Hazard Control Plan (HCP) must be approved prior to working with lead-containing materials, and a process-specific Soldering Hazard Control Plan (HCP) must also be approved for any soldering work.Discard lead-contaminated materials as hazardous materials. To prevent spreading lead contamination DO NOT use brooms, mops, and/or any materials that are reused. Clean work surfaces by using wet wipe method or specialized lead cleaning wipes.Hold leads so when cutting, they do not fly away. ![]() ![]() Eye Protection – Safety glasses, goggles, or face shields should be used when soldering and clipping wires.Heat resistant gloves may also be prudent. Protective Clothing – To prevent burns from splashes of hot solder, long sleeve shirts and pants that are made of natural fibers (cotton) and closed‐toe shoes should be worn.Use the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent inadvertent contact:.Avoid inhalation of soldering smoke/fumes. Conduct work in a well-ventilated area.Do not eat or drink in soldering areas.Wash hands after completing soldering work.Avoid ingestion of lead surface contamination by keeping soldering areas clean.Follow manufacturer’s instructions and read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials before beginning work.To reduce risk, please substitute non-lead based products whenever possible. Many non-lead based solder alloys are available and are equally effective. Substitute for Non-Lead Containing Products In addition, using flux containing rosin produces solder fumes that, if inhaled, can result in occupational asthma or worsen existing asthmatic conditions as well as cause eye and upper respiratory tract irritation. Soldering with lead (or other metals used in soldering) can produce dust and fumes that are hazardous. If handled incorrectly, lead can pose chronic health effects, such as reproductive problems, digestive problems, memory and concentration problems, and muscle and joint pain. Workers can be exposed to lead during soldering. ![]()
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