Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2025-0025
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 workplace safety rules for dangerous chemicals like asbestos and lead, including new health exams for workers wearing respirators and new color-coded warning signs. Review which chemicals your business uses, ensure your respirator program includes the new exam requirements, and update your hazard-warning signs with the new colors.
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
Methylenedianiline
#2025-11643
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Methylenedianiline
#2025-15897
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