Deep Dive into Diver Paperwork: Labor's Safety Record Refresh
Published Date: 5/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to update rules about how commercial divers keep records to stay safe. This affects diving companies and workers who must follow these rules, but it won’t cost them extra money. They’re asking for public feedback before making the changes official.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Commercial Diving Recordkeeping Rule Update
The Department of Labor is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget to update how commercial diving companies and their workers keep safety records under the Commercial Diving Operations Standard. The agency says the proposed updates will not impose additional costs on those companies or workers and is inviting public comments.
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