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OSHA Requests Comments on Review of Cotton Dust Standard

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_017_3_170_13_0029

Dates

  • June 23, 1978
  • 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

OSHA is seeking comments on its cotton dust standard to review and strengthen it. They are considering factors such as court decisions, new health data, and problems with dust measuring devices. The standard limits worker exposure to cotton dust and includes provisions for engineering controls, work practices, respirators, and more. OSHA is specifically seeking comments on health risks in nontextile industries and may add an "action level" to the standard. They are also interested in data on engineering controls and provisions for small businesses. Comments should be submitted by March 26 to the OSHA Docket Officer in Washington, D.C.

Creator

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Congress 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Non-specified

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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