OSHA Extends Asbestos Safety Data Collection Approval
Published Date: 7/25/2025
Notice
Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep collecting important info about asbestos safety in workplaces. This affects businesses that handle asbestos, helping them stay safe and follow the rules without extra costs or delays. The approval extension means no changes in timing or money, just a smooth continuation of safety checks.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Asbestos Paperwork Approval Extended
OSHA is asking the public to let the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) keep approving the paperwork that companies must collect under the Asbestos in General Industry Standard. This extension continues current information collection so businesses that handle asbestos can keep following safety rules without changes in timing or added costs.
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