20 Aug 2025
🛡️OSHA Proposes Amendments to Respiratory Protection Standards
Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators
Summary
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the medical evaluation requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard. The agency is extending the comment period by 60 days to allow interested stakeholders additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The amendment to the medical evaluation requirements for respiratory protection standards represents a compliance regulatory requirement for businesses, particularly those in industries where respirators are utilized. Companies must be aware of the extended comment period and engage with the NPRM for potential impacts on their operational safety protocols.