OSHA schedules virtual hearings on proposed rules and deregulatory efforts

OSHA is holding virtual public hearings on over 20 proposed rules as part of a broader deregulatory initiative. Sixteen of these proposed rules focus on chemical substances including 1,3-butadiene and other hazardous materials relevant to construction operations.

Washington — OSHA is scheduled to kick off a series of virtual public hearings on more than 20 proposed rules, all of which are part of the agency’s deregulatory efforts. According to a notice published on June 3, 16 of the proposed rules apply to chemical substances, including 1,3-butadiene,…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.