OSHA Dyes Out Old Workplace Hazard Color Rules
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
OSHA is cleaning up its rulebook by removing old safety color codes for marking hazards in general workplaces, textiles, sawmills, and shipyards. This change affects workers and employers in these industries by simplifying the rules without adding new costs or deadlines. It’s a smart move to keep safety clear and straightforward!
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OSHA removes workplace color-code rules
If you work or run a business in general industry, textiles, sawmills, or shipyards, OSHA proposes to remove these safety color-code rules: 29 CFR 1910.144; 29 CFR 1910.262(c)(8); 29 CFR 1910.265(c)(11); and 29 CFR 1915.90. OSHA says this change simplifies the rulebook and does not add new costs or deadlines for employers or workers.
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