Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2020-0004

Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 217 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is proposing a new rule that requires healthcare facilities to keep workers safe from COVID-19 through vaccines, testing, masks, and training. If you own a healthcare clinic or hospital, you'll need to set up a safety plan, track any worker exposures, and make sure your staff has the right protections.

First seen

Jan 15, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Jan 15, 2025

    Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

    effective Jan 15, 2025#2025-00632

  2. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

    #2025-11625

  3. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

    #2025-15913