OSHA Seeks More Forms for Potentially Explosive Dip Tank Operations
Published Date: 12/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on new rules that help keep workers safe around special dipping and coating tanks, especially when using electrostatic paint equipment. Employers who run these operations might need to share some info to prove they’re following safety steps. Comments are open until January 7, 2026, so get ready to weigh in—this could affect safety checks but won’t cost much extra time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Worker Awareness of Electrostatic Safety
The information collection supports a standard that ensures workers are aware of the safe distance to maintain when electrostatic paint detearing equipment is being used in dipping and coating operations. If you work in those operations, the collection is intended to help prevent injuries and deaths by confirming awareness of that safe distance.
Small Paperwork Burden for Dip Tank Employers
If you run a private-sector dipping or coating operation (dip tanks), OSHA is proposing an information collection so employers may need to record or share limited information showing they follow safety steps for electrostatic paint equipment. The agency estimates 10 respondents, 10 responses, a total annual time burden of 1 hour, $0 in other costs, OMB Control Number 1218-0237, and seeks approval for three (3) years.
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