Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2025-0023
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 toxic chemicals by requiring stronger respiratory protection, updated safety color codes, and clearer hazard markings for sawmills, shipyards, and textile work. If your business uses these chemicals or operates in these industries, review the new medical exam requirements for respirators and update your safety labeling accordingly.
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
Benzene
#2025-11634
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Benzene
#2025-15902
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