Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD66
Lead
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 rules to limit how much lead workers can be exposed to on the job. Businesses in construction, manufacturing, battery recycling, or other industries using lead should prepare to comment on the proposal before August 21 and get ready for possible new safety requirements.
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
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
#2025-11641
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
#2025-15910
Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46027
Lead
comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14851