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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2019-0002

Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Shipyards and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 1002 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA extends the paperwork deadline for silica dust monitoring and reporting requirements that already apply to companies in general industry, construction, and shipyard work. If you work with concrete, stone cutting, or metal grinding, keep your silica dust exposure records and OSHA reports current—these requirements continue through the extended approval period.

First seen

Mar 21, 2023

Last seen

Dec 17, 2025

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Mar 21, 2023

    Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Shipyards, and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

    #2023-05723

  2. Notice·Dec 17, 2025

    Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Shipyards and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

    #2025-23059