OSHA Keeps Chromium Paperwork Rolling: No Drama, Just Safety Renewals
Published Date: 7/9/2025
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Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep collecting important info about hexavalent chromium safety rules that protect workers in general industry, shipyards, and construction. This extension means businesses must keep tracking and reporting certain data, helping keep workers safe without adding new costs or deadlines. The current approval is set to expire soon, so this keeps everything running smoothly.
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Paperwork Extension for Chromium Rules
OSHA is seeking public comment to extend the Office of Management and Budget's approval of the information-collection (paperwork) requirements under the Hexavalent Chromium Standards for general industry, shipyards, and construction. That means businesses in those sectors must continue tracking and reporting the specified hexavalent chromium safety data, and OSHA states this extension keeps worker protections in place without adding new costs or new deadlines.
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