Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. OSHA-2016-0005

Hazard Communication Standard; Notice of Public Meeting

Labor Department, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 1445 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is holding a public meeting to discuss changes to how chemical hazards must be communicated to workers through labels and safety data sheets. Small businesses using chemicals should monitor this meeting to prepare for updated labeling rules or safety documentation that may become requirements.

First seen

May 31, 2022

Last seen

May 15, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·May 31, 2022·87 FR 32464

    Preparations for the 42nd Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS)

    #2022-11542

  2. Notice·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27987

    Hazard Communication Standard; Notice of Public Meeting

    #2026-09727