OSHA set June 15 as the date for a direct final rule requiring employers to notify workers of all Hexavalent Chromium exposures. The toxic chemical increases risks for lung cancer and damage to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. In the past, employers were required to notify employees only when exposures exceeded the permissible exposure limit (PEL). Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium can occur from:
Pigments, spray paints and coatings containing chromates
Operating chrome plating baths
Welding or cutting metals containing Chromium, such as stainless steel
Pigments, spray paints and coatings containing chromates Operating chrome plating baths Welding or cutting metals containing Chromium, such as stainless steelLearn more about OSHA requirements here
Browse Respiratory PPE signs and labels here.
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