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OSHA Announces Public Hearings this Summer for Over 20 Proposed Rules
June 9, 2026
OSHA has scheduled a series of informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules, most of which involve respiratory protection requirements, as part of its continuing deregulatory efforts. These public hearings will be held virtually, beginning on August 19, 2026.
Fact Sheet 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule
February 8, 2024
On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office for Civil Rights announced a final rule modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”). With this final rule, HHS is implementing the confidentiality provisions of section 3221 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - PDF (enacted March 27, 2020), which require the Department to align certain aspects of Part 2 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH).
US Department of Labor issues final rule to clarify rights to employee representation during OSHA inspections.
March 29, 2024
OSHA has scheduled a series of informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules, most of which involve respiratory protection requirements, as part of its continuing deregulatory efforts. These public hearings will be held virtually, beginning on August 19, 2026.
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May 27, 2026
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Department of Labor announces final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers, first responders
May 20, 2024
The Department of Labor today announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allow workersand first responders to react more quickly in an emergency. The updates take effect on July 19, 2024.
OSHA Forms Alliances with Organizations to Improve Workplace Safety and Health in Healthcare
February 7, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that five organizations and businesses nationwide have signed or renewed alliance agreements with OSHA to provide workers with access to accurate and up-to-date information on their legal and fundamental rights, and guidance and training resources on workplace safety and health.