Author : U.S. Department of Labor
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781497374898
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (748 download)
Book Synopsis Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium Standards by : U.S. Department of Labor
Download or read book Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium Standards written by U.S. Department of Labor and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) standards. Employees exposed to Cr(VI) are at increased risk of developing serious adverse health effects including lung cancer, asthma and damage to the nasal passages and skin. This guide describes the steps that employers are required to take to protect employees from the hazards associated with exposure to Cr(VI). This publication provides guidance only, and does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities, which are set forth in OSHA standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The employer must refer to the appropriate standard to ensure that they are in compliance. Moreover, because interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, for additional guidance on OSHA compliance requirements the reader should consult current administrative interpretations and decisions by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the courts.