Limit Scope of Chemical Safety Overhaul: Businesses to OSHA

OSHA’s early proposal to expand its Process Safety Management program may create burdens for companies without a meaningful safety or security boost, small business entity representatives told the agency in a recent review proceeding.

The final report issued by the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel, set up to examine the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s PSM update, outlined a litany of complaints from companies that already face or could see new regulation under the standard.

The panel was convened earlier this year and consisted of OSHA, the Small Business Administration and White House Office of Management and Budget officials along ...