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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD58

Asbestos

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 386 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is tightening rules about asbestos exposure on the job, requiring companies to limit dust, monitor worker health, provide training, and label materials containing asbestos. If your business handles construction, renovation, or maintenance, check the new standards and budget for medical monitoring and worker training before the rules take effect.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Jul 22, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Friday, August 21, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Asbestos

    #2025-11633

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Asbestos

    #2025-15901

  3. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46033

    Asbestos

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14840