OSHA Yawns Through Safety Sensor Paperwork Extension Request
Published Date: 9/23/2025
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OSHA is asking for public feedback as it seeks to keep the approval for collecting info under the Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI) Standard. This mainly affects businesses using safety sensors on machines to protect workers. No big changes or extra costs are expected, but the approval needs to be renewed to keep things running smoothly.
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