Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2025-0040

Construction Illumination

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 50 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is updating lighting standards for construction sites to make sure work areas have enough brightness to prevent worker injuries and accidents. Construction business owners should check if their current site lighting meets the new requirements and plan to upgrade equipment if needed.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

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Stage timeline

  1. Final·Jul 1, 2025

    Construction Standards—Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

    effective Jul 1, 2025#2025-12011

  2. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Construction Illumination

    #2025-11645

  3. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Construction Illumination

    #2025-15905