Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD70

Construction Illumination

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 making construction sites have better lighting so workers can see hazards clearly and avoid getting hurt by falls or equipment accidents. If you run a construction company, get new work lights or upgrade existing ones to meet the new brightness rules OSHA is setting for job sites.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Construction Illumination

    #2025-11645

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Construction Illumination

    #2025-15905