Hexavalent chromium, often referred to as chromium-6, is a chemical compound that has gained notoriety due to its potential health risks and environmental impact. It’s a byproduct of industrial processes like electroplating, leather tanning, and stainless steel production.This...

May 31, 2010 was the compliance deadline for having engineering controls in place to keep hexavalent chromium exposures below the established 8-hour permissible exposure limit.  OSHA inspections started emphasizing compliance with the hexavalent chromium standard.29CFR1910.1026...