Small Business Update:
Complying With Hexavalent Chromium Requirements
Workers in many different occupations are exposed to hexavalent chromium and the associated risk of lung cancer. This occurs mainly among workers who handle pigments containing dry chromate, spray paints and coatings containing chromate, operate chrome plating baths, and weld or cut metals containing chromium. Small business can learn more about reducing exposure to this chemical by obtaining a copy of recently released OSHA guidelines. For details, visit www.osha.gov.
