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
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Effective on
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Oct 9, 2024
Hazard Communication Standard
#2024-23144
Final·Jan 8, 2026
Hazard Communication Standard; Corrections
effective Jan 8, 2026#2026-00147
Final·Jan 15, 2026
Hazard Communication Standard
effective Jan 15, 2026#2026-00653