20 Aug 2025
🏥OSHA Extends Comment Period on COVID-19 Exposure in Healthcare
Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
Summary
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 60 days to allow stakeholders interested in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content pertains to OSHA's proposed rule regarding occupational exposure to COVID-19 in healthcare settings, extending the comment submission period. This indicates pending regulatory changes impacting compliance requirements for healthcare businesses, necessitating reviews and adjustments in safety protocols.