1910.1051(m)(1) Objective Data for Exemption From Initial Monitoring

Where the processing, use, or handling of products or streams made from or containing BD are exempted from other requirements of this section under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, or where objective data have been relied on in lieu of initial monitoring under paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section, the employer shall establish and maintain a record of the objective data reasonably relied upon in support of the exemption.

The employer shall maintain this record for the duration of the employer's reliance upon such objective data.

The product or activity qualifying for exemption;

The testing protocol, results of testing, and analysis of the material for the release of BD;

A description of the operation exempted and how the data support the exemption; and

Other data relevant to the operations, materials, processing, or employee exposures covered by the exemption.