Labor Department Seeks Input on Asbestos Paperwork Burden
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on how it collects information about asbestos safety in workplaces. This affects employers who must track and report asbestos exposure to keep workers safe. Comments are open until July 2, 2026, and the goal is to make sure the paperwork is useful without being a hassle or costing too much.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Employers must monitor and record asbestos
If you run a private‑sector business covered by OSHA's asbestos standard, you must monitor employee asbestos exposure, provide medical surveillance, and keep accurate exposure records. The agency estimates 121 respondents, 11,193 total responses, a combined annual time burden of 3,572 hours, and $328,667 in annual other costs; the information collection has OMB Control Number 1218-0133 and DOL is seeking authorization for three years. Public comments are accepted through July 2, 2026.
Worker records help prevent asbestos harm
You, as an employee, benefit because employers must keep exposure records and provide medical surveillance so employers, employees, and the Government can use those records to help make sure workers are not harmed by workplace asbestos.
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