When must personal air monitoring results be posted by the employer?

The requirement for posting personal air monitoring results is specified in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations regarding asbestos exposure. According to these regulations, employers must ensure that personal air monitoring results, which are essential for tracking employee exposure to asbestos, are made available to employees.

Posting these results no later than 5 working days provides a timely means for employees to understand their exposure levels. This time frame is set to ensure that workers can promptly take necessary precautions if they are found to be at risk. Timely access to monitoring results encourages transparency and allows employees to engage in discussions with their employers regarding their health and safety.

While other time frames, such as 24 hours, 3 working days, or 10 working days, can seem reasonable, the specific stipulation of 5 working days strikes a balance between providing timely information and allowing sufficient time for employers to process and prepare the data for posting.