20 May 2025
🛠️OSHA Solicits Comments on Asbestos Information Collection Requirements
Asbestos in Shipyards Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Summary
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
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The content discusses the extension of paperwork requirements related to asbestos management in shipyards, which necessitates compliance from affected businesses. Specifically, OSHA's emphasis on minimizing the burden for employers and monitoring of worker exposure indicates ongoing regulatory obligations that directly affect operational practices and costs.