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DOL/OSHA | RIN: 1218-AD03 | Publication ID: Spring 2017 |
Title: Subpart Q Update | |
Abstract:
The existing OSHA regulations in Subpart Q (Welding, Cutting and Brazing) address both physical (safety) and chemical (health) hazards that are associated with welding. Examples of safety and health risks in such operations include exposure to welding fumes (chromium, cadmium, manganese), fire hazards, arc flash, eye injury, etc. OSHA is concerned that the current approach to chemical exposures, which relies upon several individual PELs, may be inadequate to address the true health risk associated with this complex chemical mixture. Additionally, the OSHA standards relies upon, and incorporates by reference, outdated ANSI standards issued in the 1960s, which are likely inadequate to address safety issues. This project is in accordance with Executive Order 13563, which is intended to facilitate the review of existing regulations that may be outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome, and to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them. OSHA is withdrawing this entry from the agenda at this time due to resource constraints and other priorities. |
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: OSH Act |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: William Perry Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Phone:202 693-1950 Fax:202 693-1678 Email: perry.bill@dol.gov |