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
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Comments close
Friday, August 21, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Inorganic Arsenic
#2025-11640
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Inorganic Arsenic
#2025-15909
Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46035
Inorganic Arsenic
comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14850
Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46026
Inorganic Arsenic
comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14846