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Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD65

Inorganic Arsenic

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 4 documents over 386 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is proposing stricter workplace limits and safety requirements for inorganic arsenic, a toxic substance that causes serious health problems. Owners of factories, construction firms, or healthcare facilities exposed to arsenic should comment on the proposal by August 21 and prepare to update safety procedures.

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

    Inorganic Arsenic

    #2025-11640

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Inorganic Arsenic

    #2025-15909

  3. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46035

    Inorganic Arsenic

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14850

  4. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46026

    Inorganic Arsenic

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14846