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Metalworking Fluids - Metalworking Fluids: Safety and Health Best Practices Manual

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Metalworking Fluids: Safety and Health Best Practices Manual

This document on best practices was developed using the recommendations set forth in the OSHA Metalworking Fluids Standards Advisory Committee Final Report (1999); the NIOSH Criteria Document on Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids (1998); and the Organization Resources Counselors, "Management of the Metal Removal Fluid Environment: A Guide to the Safe and Efficient Use of Metal Removal Fluids" (1999).

Metalworking Fluids - Standards

Standards

Metalworking fluids (MWFs) hazards are addressed in specific standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to MWFs.

OSHA Standards

Metalworking Fluids - Health Effects

Metalworking Fluids - Health Effects

Health Effects

Metalworking fluids (MWFs) is the name given to a range of oils and other liquids that are used to cool and lubricate metalwork when being machined. MWFs are classified as either "straight” oils or "neat" oils (not meant to be diluted with water, and may contain highly refined petroleum, animal, marine, vegetable or synthetic oils); soluble oil (highly refined petroleum oils and emulsifiers); semi-synthetic fluids; and synthetic fluids (which may include detergent-like components). The last three classes are diluted with water before use.