DOL/OSHA’s 2022 Spring Regulatory Agenda Released

The Department of Labor has issued its 2022 “Spring” Regulatory Agenda, which is the semiannual compilation of information about regulations under development by federal agencies and several items that are in the Final Rule Stage include the Update to the Hazard Communication Standard and Subpart U--Emergency Temporary Standard--COVID-19.  We will continue to monitor a few items in the Proposed Rule Stage including: Infectious Diseases; Personal Protective Equipment in Construction; and Powered Industrial Trucks Design Standard Update.  Finally, Revisions to Table 1 in the Silica Standard for Construction has been moved to Long-Term Actions.