ACC Raises Concern Over OSHA Plan To Modify Respirator Standards

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is raising concerns that OSHA’s plan to modify several substance-specific respirator standards could cause unnecessary confusion for employers because EPA has referenced at least one of the standards in its chemical risk management rules and is urging the two agencies to ensure they coordinate. ACC says in Oct. 29 comments that it generally supports OSHA’s proposed changes because they acknowledge advances in respiratory protection and other personal protective technology and provide more flexibility to employers...