1 Jul 2025
🛡️OSHA Proposes Revisions to Lead Respiratory Protection Standards
Lead
Summary
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's Lead standards and better aligns the standards with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed OSHA rule revises respiratory protection standards related to lead, providing employers greater flexibility to choose respirators. This may lower compliance costs associated with employee protection and align standards with current technology, reflecting a deregulatory approach that could significantly impact operational efficiencies and reduce financial burdens for businesses.