1 Jul 2025
😷Proposed Changes to OSHA's Respirator Requirements for 1,3-Butadiene
TITLE: 1,3-Butadiene
Summary
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's 1,3-Butadiene standard and better aligns this standard with OSHA's respiratory protection standard.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulatory text details proposed changes to OSHA's 1,3-Butadiene standard which directly affect employers' compliance protocols regarding respirator use. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and providing more options for compliant respirators, businesses may see cost savings and increased operational flexibility.