DOL Seeks Input on Tracking Toxic Benzene Risks
Published Date: 1/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on how it collects information about worker exposure to benzene, a harmful chemical. Employers must keep records and monitor workers to keep them safe. Comments are open until February 25, 2026, and this review helps make sure the process is clear, useful, and not too costly or time-consuming.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Worker Protections From Benzene Exposure
If you work with benzene, your employer must monitor how much you are exposed to, provide medical surveillance, and keep records so employers, physicians, and the Government can help ensure you are not harmed. These steps are required under the Benzene Standard and are part of the information collection reviewed by OMB.
Businesses Must Track Benzene Exposure
If your business has workers exposed to benzene, you must monitor worker exposure, provide medical surveillance, and keep accurate exposure records under the Benzene Standard. The Department of Labor estimates 12,270 respondents, 241,005 total responses, 114,146 annual hours of burden, and $12,067,635 in annual other costs; the information collection is OMB Control Number 1218-0129 and DOL seeks authorization for three years.
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