Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD58

Asbestos

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 50 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The government is updating safety rules for asbestos, a material found in insulation, brake pads, and older building materials that can seriously harm workers who breathe it. If your business does construction, demolition, repairs, or works with older equipment, review your asbestos protection procedures now to prepare for the new requirements.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Asbestos

    #2025-11633

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Asbestos

    #2025-15901