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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-AD60

Cadmium

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 proposing new workplace safety standards for cadmium, a toxic metal found in manufacturing and metal processing, to limit worker exposure. If your business uses or handles cadmium, review these proposed requirements before August 21 and budget for any equipment or procedure changes needed to comply.

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

    Cadmium

    #2025-11635

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Cadmium

    #2025-15903

  3. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46037

    Cadmium

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14842