Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2025-0014
1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane; 1, 3-Butadiene; 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.); Acrylonitrile; Asbestos; Benzene; Cadmium; Coke Oven Emissions; Cotton Dust; Ethylene Oxide; Formaldehyde; Inorganic Arsenic; Lead; Methylene Chloride; Methylenedianiline; Vinyl Chloride; Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards; Textiles; Sawmills; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards for Shipyard Employment; and Walking-Working Surfaces
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 337 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
OSHA is updating safety rules for hazardous chemicals like asbestos and lead, and clarifying medical exam requirements for workers using respirators and standards for marking physical hazards with color codes. If your company works in manufacturing, textiles, sawmills, or shipyards, track this proposed rule and prepare to update safety procedures.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Jun 3, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Coke Oven Emissions
#2025-11636
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Coke Oven Emissions
#2025-15904
Proposed·Jun 3, 2026·91 FR 33131
1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane; 1, 3-Butadiene; 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.); Acrylonitrile; Asbestos; Benzene; Cadmium; Coke Oven Emissions; Cotton Dust; Ethylene Oxide; Formaldehyde; Inorganic Arsenic; Lead; Methylene Chloride; Methylenedianiline; Vinyl Chloride; Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards; Textiles; Sawmills; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards for Shipyard Employment; and Walking-Working Surfaces
#2026-11126