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
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Stage timeline
Final·Jan 15, 2025
Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
effective Jan 15, 2025#2025-00632
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
#2025-11625
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
#2025-15913