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2009 - 01/21/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to publish proposed rule on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl |
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Trade News Release 09-72-NAT Jan. 21, 2009 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999 U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to publish proposed rule on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl
WASHINGTON -- The Jan. 21 edition of the Federal Register will contain a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl. The proposal seeks public comments on issues related to occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl, including the relationship between exposure to diacetyl and the development of adverse health effects; methods to evaluate and monitor exposure; methods to control exposure; employee training; medical observation for adverse health effects related to diacetyl exposure; and related topics. The agency will accept public comments on the proposed rule for 90 days. To submit comments electronically, log onto http://www.regulations.gov, the federal e-rulemaking portal, and follow the online instructions. Alternatively, if comments do not exceed 10 pages, they may be faxed to 202-693-1648. Or, if submitting comments on paper by mail, hand delivery or courier service, send three copies to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket Number OSHA-2008-0046, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution Ave. N.W., Room N-2625, Washington, D.C. 20210. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ###
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