OSHA to hold public hearings on multiple proposed rules

June 3, 2026

OSHA will hold a series of informal, virtual public hearings on multiple proposed rules beginning on August 19, 2026. The majority relate to respiratory protection requirements for different chemical substances. All of the proposed rules were published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, except for the Walking-Working Surfaces proposal, which was published on April 6, 2026.

Standards Impacted
29 CFR		Standard Name
1910.10441,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
1910.10511, 3- Butadiene
1910.100313 Carcinogens (4- Nitrobiphenyl, etc.)
1910.1045Acrylonitrile
1910.1001Asbestos
1910.1028Benzene
1910.1027 and 1926.1127Cadmium
1910.1029Coke Oven Emissions
1910.1043Cotton Dust
1910.1047Ethylene Oxide
1910.1048Formaldehyde
1910.1018Inorganic Arsenic
1910.1025 and 1926.62Lead
1910.1052Methylene Chloride
1910.1050 and 1926.60Methylenedianiline
1910.1017Vinyl Chloride
1910.134Respiratory Protection
1910.144, 1910.262, 1910.265, and 1915.90Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards
1910.28Walking-Working Surfaces

The hearings are open to the public, but only individuals who file a Notice of Intention to Appear (NOITA) may testify, provide documentary evidence, or ask questions. For more information, see www.osha.gov/deregulatory-rulemaking.

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June 3, 2026

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