U.S. Department of Labor Publishes
Proposed Extension of Some Beryllium Standard Compliance Dates Rule would extend compliance deadline for specific requirements
of the beryllium standard for the general industry sector
WASHINGTON,
DC –
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced a
proposed rule that would extend the
compliance date for certain ancillary requirements of the general industry
beryllium standard to Dec. 12, 2018. This extension applies to all processes, operations, or areas where workers
may be exposed to materials containing beryllium that fall under the scope of
the general industry standard.
The Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM) for a Limited Extension to Select
Compliance Dates for Occupational Exposure to Beryllium in General Industry
will be published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2018. The extension
allows OSHA to complete a planned NPRM that is designed to clarify the standard
and to simplify compliance. This proposal will benefit employers covered under
this regulation to avoid potential confusion and ensure employers implement
necessary and appropriate requirements to protect workers.
OSHA has also issued a memorandum stating that the ancillary
requirements that are affected by this rulemaking will not be enforced until
June 25, 2018. Any provisions for which the standard already establishes
compliance dates in 2019 (change room and showers) and 2020 (engineering
controls) are unaffected by this rulemaking.
The public
may participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments during the 30-day
comment period. Click here for information on submitting comments on the
proposed rule.
Under the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for
providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role
is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by
setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and
assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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