OSHA Decides to Keep Ethylene Oxide Standard in Place Amid New Cancer Concerns

Summary

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded that its Ethylene Oxide standard, which limits worker exposure to the chemical, should remain in effect following a review that found new evidence linking EtO to human cancer. The review also found that employee exposures have decreased and the standard has not harmed small businesses, leading OSHA to issue new guidance materials in response to some commenters' requests for clarification.