Proposed beryllium rule should exclude construction, manufacturer says

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Washington - The construction industry should be exempt from OSHA's forthcoming proposed rule on beryllium, according to a manufacturer of industrial abrasives. During a Sept. 30 meeting with representatives from OSHA and the Office of Management and Budget, Harsco claimed that only trace amounts of beryllium are present in construction, and current OSHA respiratory protection standards sufficiently protect workers.