EPA delays proposed rule on asbestos, says it needs more information

The EPA is delaying its proposed rule on asbestos protection for workers and has reopened its request for information to gather additional data. The agency is prioritizing worker safety by ensuring the rule adequately addresses the serious health risks posed by legacy asbestos use in construction.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening a Request for Information regarding a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers who face risks presented by legacy uses of asbestos. EPA says its top priority is “protecting people from the serious health risks of asbestos,” a known…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.