Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2019-0001

Hazard Communication Standard

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 463 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

Your company must tell workers about dangerous chemicals they use, with clear labels on containers and written safety information for each one. Check what chemicals you have, ensure all containers are labeled, keep safety information where workers can access it, and train your team on chemical hazards.

First seen

Oct 9, 2024

Last seen

Jan 15, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Oct 9, 2024

    Hazard Communication Standard

    #2024-23144

  2. Final·Jan 8, 2026

    Hazard Communication Standard; Corrections

    effective Jan 8, 2026#2026-00147

  3. Final·Jan 15, 2026

    Hazard Communication Standard

    effective Jan 15, 2026#2026-00653