Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD64

Formaldehyde

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 tightening workplace safety rules to limit how much formaldehyde workers can breathe on the job each day. If your business uses formaldehyde or products containing it, you need to check your air quality now, upgrade ventilation systems, and provide protective equipment to employees.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Formaldehyde

    #2025-11639

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Formaldehyde

    #2025-15907