Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD62
Cotton Dust
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
OSHA is proposing stricter limits on how much cotton dust workers can breathe in textile mills and similar factories to prevent a serious lung disease. If you own a cotton mill, fabric plant, or textile business, you need to budget for new air-cleaning equipment and ventilation upgrades to meet the updated safety standards.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Aug 20, 2025
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Cotton Dust
#2025-11637
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Cotton Dust
#2025-15906