OSHA Wants to Keep Dipping Paperwork Wet for Three More Years
Published Date: 3/11/2025
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Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep the paperwork rules for special dipping and coating jobs going strong. This affects employers in those industries who must keep certain records, but no new costs or changes are planned—just an extension of current rules. Comments are due by May 12, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Required safety signs for detearing equipment
If your workplace uses electrostatic detearing equipment, the standard requires you to post a conspicuous sign near each piece of equipment that tells employees the minimum safe distance to keep from electrodes or conductors. The sign is intended to reduce the chance of igniting explosive chemicals used in these operations.
Paperwork extension keeps current burden unchanged
OSHA is asking OMB to extend approval of the information collection for the special dipping and coating standard (OMB Control Number 1218-0237) and proposes that the total estimated burden remain 1 hour for 10 respondents with an estimated cost of $0. Stakeholders may submit comments by May 12, 2025.
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