Factiva: "After reviewing the issue, OSHA decided to make hexavalent chromium consistent with other OSHA standards on hazardous substances such as lead and arsenic that require worker notification of all exposures, whether above or below the limit.
'Hexavalent chromium is a dangerous chemical and exposure can lead to serious adverse health effects,' said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels. 'With this new notification requirement, employers are now required to provide more information to workers that help them identify and reduce their own exposure to toxic chemicals.'
OSHA will accept public comments on the Direct Final Rule and companion Notice of Proposed Rulemaking until April 16, 2010. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will go into effect if the agency receives significant adverse comments within 30 days of publication. This will allow the agency to continue the rulemaking as a 'Notice and Comment' rulemaking. The Direct Final Rule will take effect June 15, 2010, if no significant adverse comments are received."
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