Opportunity
Federal Register #OSHA20250006
OSHA Announces Virtual Public Hearings on Proposed Workplace Safety Rule Updates
Buyer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor
Posted
June 03, 2026
Identifier
OSHA20250006
OSHA is announcing a series of virtual public hearings to discuss proposed updates to workplace safety standards: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Office of Communications and Directorate of Standards and Guidance - Scope of Hearings: - Proposed rules address safety standards for carcinogens and hazardous substances (e.g., asbestos, benzene, lead, formaldehyde, vinyl chloride, and others) - Updates to respiratory protection requirements for these chemicals - Removal of certain safety color code standards - Changes to walking-working surfaces regulations, including fixed ladder requirements - EPA proposal to rescind arbitration regulations for small Superfund cost recovery claims - Format and Participation: - Hearings will be held virtually to maximize public participation - Open to oral testimony and submission of documentary evidence - Notable Requirements: - Focus on modernizing and reducing compliance burdens for workplace safety regulations - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory rulemaking notice - No products or services are being procured; this is not a solicitation for goods or services
Description
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is scheduling a series of informal public hearings starting August 19, 2026, on proposed rules related to various carcinogens and safety standards. These proposals include updates to respiratory protection requirements for multiple chemical substances, removal of certain safety color code standards, and changes to walking-working surfaces regulations. The hearings will be held virtually to allow broad participation and will continue on subsequent weekdays. Interested persons must submit a Notice of Intention to Appear by July 6, 2026, and provide testimony and evidence by August 5, 2026 if requesting more than 10 minutes to present.