Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
55 regulationsHazard Communication Standard; Correction
This regulation corrects and clarifies OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which requires companies to properly label and provide safety information about dangerous chemicals used in workplaces. The rule ensures workers have accurate, easy-to-understand information about chemical hazards so they can protect themselves from injury and illness.
Hazard Communication Standard
This OSHA regulation requires companies to clearly label and provide information about hazardous chemicals in the workplace so that workers know what dangers they're exposed to and how to stay safe. The rule makes sure that everyone—from factory workers to office staff—can understand the risks of the chemicals they work with every day.
Hazard Communication Standard; Correction
This is a correction to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which requires companies to clearly label and inform workers about dangerous chemicals in the workplace. The update ensures that workers, employers, and emergency responders have accurate information about chemical hazards to prevent injuries and illnesses.
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
OSHA is proposing new rules to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor jobs. The rule aims to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and other serious health problems by requiring employers to take specific safety measures during hot conditions.
Occupational Safety and Health Standards: Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities
OSHA is proposing to limit how strictly it enforces workplace safety rules for jobs that are inherently dangerous, such as firefighting, law enforcement, and military service. The proposal would create an exception to OSHA's general requirement that employers protect workers from recognized hazards, acknowledging that some professions carry unavoidable risks that can't be eliminated.
Asbestos
OSHA is proposing new or updated rules about asbestos, a dangerous material that can cause serious lung diseases and cancer when people breathe in its fibers. This regulation aims to better protect workers who may be exposed to asbestos on the job.
Vinyl Chloride
OSHA is proposing new safety rules to limit worker exposure to vinyl chloride, a chemical used in plastic manufacturing that can cause serious health problems including cancer. The agency is seeking public feedback on these workplace protections before finalizing the rules.
Methylene Chloride
The federal government is proposing new workplace safety rules for methylene chloride, a chemical used in paint strippers, degreasers, and other industrial products. The rules aim to protect workers from health risks like liver damage and cancer by requiring safer handling practices and limiting exposure levels.
Benzene
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing new rules to protect workers from benzene, a toxic chemical used in manufacturing and oil refining that can cause serious health problems including cancer and blood disorders. This regulation aims to set safer exposure limits and require better safety measures in workplaces where benzene is handled.
Methylenedianiline
OSHA is proposing new safety rules for methylenedianiline, a chemical used in manufacturing that can harm workers' health. The agency is asking for public feedback on how to better protect people who handle this chemical on the job.
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA is proposing new rules to reduce harmful emissions from coke ovens, which are industrial furnaces used in steel production. The rule aims to protect workers from dangerous air pollution that can cause serious health problems like cancer and lung disease.
Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
OSHA is proposing new rules to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 exposure on the job. These requirements would set safety standards that hospitals and medical facilities must follow to keep their employees safe from the virus.