OSHA reopens benzene comment period

The public has an additional 30 days, until August 27, to comment on OSHA’s proposed changes to the benzene standard (1910.1028). The proposed rule was originally published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025.

At that time, OSHA was in the process of appointing members to its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). The agency stated that it would present the proposed rule to ACCSH once that process was complete and would allow the public time to provide comments on ACCSH’s recommendations.

To submit comments on the proposed rule, see Docket No. OSHA-2025-0023 at www.regulations.gov.