Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD36

Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 217 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is setting new safety standards that require healthcare employers to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure in their facilities. If you run a clinic, hospital, or medical office, you need to put infection controls in place and keep records of any worker exposures to comply.

First seen

Jan 15, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Jan 15, 2025

    Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

    effective Jan 15, 2025#2025-00632

  2. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

    #2025-11625

  3. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

    #2025-15913