Tunneling Team Gets OSHA's Temporary Safety Rule Bypass
Published Date: 7/24/2025
Notice
Summary
McNally Tunneling Corp. and ASI Marine asked OSHA for special permission to change some safety rules about working in compressed air. OSHA gave them a temporary yes while they decide if it can be permanent and wants your thoughts! This affects workers in tunneling and marine jobs and could change how safety rules apply, with no immediate cost changes announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Interim Order Granted for Compressed-Air Work
OSHA has granted an interim order allowing McNally Tunneling Corp./ASI Marine to operate under an alternative set of rules for work in compressed air environments. This interim order is in effect while OSHA considers whether to make the change permanent; the notice says there are no immediate cost changes announced.
Permanent Variance Application and Public Comment
McNally Tunneling Corp./ASI Marine has applied for a permanent variance from OSHA's compressed-air work standard, and OSHA is accepting public comments to decide whether to grant a permanent variance. If granted later, the permanent variance would change which safety rules apply to the applicant's compressed-air work.
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