OSHA Extends Acrylonitrile Rule Comments for Two Months
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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Summary
OSHA is giving everyone 60 more days to send in their thoughts on the new Acrylonitrile safety rules. This extra time helps workers, companies, and safety experts gather all the info they need to share their opinions. No money changes yet, just more time to make sure the rules get it right!
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