Labor Dept Seeks Input on Arsenic Workplace Safety Forms
Published Date: 5/6/2025
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Summary
The Department of Labor wants to update how companies collect info about inorganic arsenic safety rules to keep workers safe. This affects businesses that handle arsenic, asking them to share info with OSHA. They’re asking for public feedback soon, so everyone has a chance to weigh in before any changes happen.
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