OSHA Boosts CSA Group's Product Safety Certifications
Published Date: 1/23/2025
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OSHA just gave CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. a bigger thumbs-up as a trusted safety tester! This means CSA can now test more products to keep workers safe. Businesses using CSA’s services can expect smoother approvals starting now, with no extra costs announced.
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CSA NRTL Scope Expanded
OSHA has expanded the scope of recognition for CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), allowing CSA to test a larger range of products to help keep workers safe. Businesses that use CSA's testing services may see smoother approvals starting now, and OSHA did not announce any extra costs.
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