OSHA reopens public comment period for methylene chloride safety rules
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reopening a period for the public to submit comments regarding a proposed change to how workers are protected from exposure to methylene chloride. Methylene chloride is a chemical often used in paint strippers and degreasers.
Why it matters: This is a procedural step that allows people and companies to weigh in on proposed safety regulations before they are finalized.
Who it affects
- Workers who use or are around methylene chloride, such as those in construction or industrial painting.
This is a notice from the Department of Labor; readers should consult the Federal Register for specific details before relying on these proposed changes.
Agency: Labor Department, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document