Archive for May 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a direct final rule (DFR) clarifying aspects of the beryllium standard for general industry as it applies to processes, operations, or areas where workers may be exposed to materials containing less than 0.1% beryllium by weight. The DFR clarifies the definitions of Beryllium…

OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule (DFR) Revising Beryllium Standard For General Industry and Companion NPRM on Proposed Changes for Beryllium Standard for General Industry). Learn more from the news release. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule to prevent chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer in American workers by limiting…