Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AC93

Hazard Communication Standard; Notice of Public Meeting

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor Department — observed across 4 documents over 583 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is holding a public meeting to discuss updates to its rules about how companies must label and communicate information about workplace chemicals to their employees. If your business uses or stores chemicals, you should find out when and where this meeting happens and consider attending or submitting comments about any labeling or safety issues you face with hazardous materials.

First seen

Oct 9, 2024

Last seen

May 15, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Oct 9, 2024

    Hazard Communication Standard

    #2024-23144

  2. Final·Jan 8, 2026

    Hazard Communication Standard; Corrections

    effective Jan 8, 2026#2026-00147

  3. Final·Jan 15, 2026

    Hazard Communication Standard

    effective Jan 15, 2026#2026-00653

  4. Notice·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27987

    Hazard Communication Standard; Notice of Public Meeting

    #2026-09727