QPS Labs Expands Safety Testing Under OSHA Watch
Published Date: 8/22/2025
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Summary
OSHA just gave QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. a bigger playground by expanding their official testing powers as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This means QPS can now test more products to keep workers safe, speeding up approvals without extra costs. If you’re in manufacturing or safety, this change helps get trusted gear to the market faster!
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