I have this debate several times a year, and I always go to the “note” in 1910.146 related to the definition of “atmospheric hazards”. And that is never enough to convince people that 1910.146 deals ONLY with ACUTE responses to atmospheric hazards – NOT chronic responses. Now, let’s be clear, atmospheric hazards that are chronic hazards MUST be addressed/managed, but they fall outside the scope of 1910.146/1926.1201-.1213.
First, here is the note from 1910.146: (emphasis by me)
