Tuesday, November 4, 2014

OSHA speaks at AIHA conference about safer chemical management and initiating a dialogue with stakeholders



As part of OSHA's ongoing national dialogue on preventing work-related illness from exposure to hazardous substances, William Perry, director of OSHA's Directorate of Standards and Guidance, participated in an Oct.21 session on updating the agency's PELs at a conference held by the American Industrial Hygienists Association. OSHA has issued a request for information on the management of hazardous chemical exposures in the workplace and strategies for updating permissible exposure limits.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments and suggestions to OSHA. The comment period will close on April 8, 2015. For more information, see the news release and visit OSHA's Web page on preventing occupational illnesses through safer chemical management

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