OSHA rules on workplace toxics stalled

By Jim Morris

Rules that would reduce worker exposures to two well-known lung hazards, beryllium and silica, are stuck in the regulatory pipeline.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Beryllium":

"… stration’s inability to act with urgency on well-known workplace hazards.Beryllium, used in everything from missiles to golf clubs, threatens as many as 134, …"

"… ed labor and the Beryllium industry,” the company said in a statement.“Beryllium is no longer controversial,” said Gordon, the retired Labor Department l …"