November 22, 2010 at 09:21 PM
OSHA has decided to give stakeholders an extra 90 days to comment on the agency's controversial proposal to define “feasible” in its general industry and construction occupational noise standards as “capable of being done,” a new interpretation that industry officials complain is too broad and could force employers to implement costly engineering controls instead of relying on personal protective equipment to reduce noise exposure, sources say. The move is a win for industry groups that are exploring their options for blocking the proposal. The National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Chamb