Employer Can Be Cited for Failing to Study Workplace Lead Exposure

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an employer was properly cited for failing to conduct quantifiable testing to measure lead exposure at its facility. Case: Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division v. A&B Sheet Metal Works LLC, No. 1600014SH and A165656, 02/26/2020, published. Facts: The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a citation to A&B Sheet Metal Works LLC for a violation of a state regulation requiring an employer to make an “initial determination” as to whether any employee may be exposed to lead at or above a certain level....