Unions Argue OSHA Respirator Proposal Is Flawed, Will Harm Workers

Labor unions and other worker advocates are opposing OSHA’s proposal to remove some medical evaluation requirements in its respiratory protection rule, arguing the proposal is based on flawed reasoning and a lack of understanding of respirator use that is contrary to the law and will result in harm to workers. OSHA in its proposal, which is part of a suite of deregulatory efforts , says that while the medical evaluation requirements may have been considered reasonable at the time, it...