Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD48
Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators
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 the medical evaluation rules that workers must complete before they can safely use certain types of respiratory protection equipment on the job. If your company uses breathing masks or respirators, review the proposed changes carefully and prepare to adjust your employee medical clearance procedures when the final rule takes effect.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Jun 3, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators
#2025-12235
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators
#2025-15912
Proposed·Jun 3, 2026·91 FR 33130
Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators
comments close Jul 1, 2025#2026-11093