Deadline to comment on 13 proposed rules extended to Aug. 21

OSHA extended the public comment deadline to August 21 for proposed changes to respirator requirements for 13 hazardous substances including asbestos, cadmium, and ethylene oxide. Construction workers and employers in affected trades should review the proposed rules and submit feedback before the deadline.

Washington — OSHA has extended until Aug. 21 the deadline to comment on proposed changes to substance-specific respirator requirements. The proposed rules cover: 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane 1,3-butadiene 13 carcinogens (4-nitrobiphenyl, etc.) Acrylonitrile Asbestos Cadmium Ethylene oxide…

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