Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD71
Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities
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 proposes that its general safety requirement will not apply to dangers that are impossible to eliminate in certain professional jobs, such as roofing or deep-sea diving. Small business owners in risky industries should find out exactly what this exemption covers so they understand where their safety duties still apply.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Aug 20, 2025
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities
#2025-12236
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities
#2025-15908