OSHA Expands Safety Tester's Reach: Yawn-Worthy Update
Published Date: 9/2/2025
Notice
Summary
OSHA just gave TUV SUD America, Inc. a bigger thumbs-up as a trusted safety tester, letting them handle more types of product tests. They also added two new testing rules to the official list, making sure products meet the latest safety standards. This means companies can get their gear checked faster and with fresh guidelines—no extra costs or delays announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
TUV SUD NRTL Recognition Expanded
OSHA finalized an expansion of recognition for TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). OSHA also added two standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. These changes apply to participants in the NRTL program, including testing laboratories and companies that use NRTL testing.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-10274 — UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
OSHA just gave UL LLC the green light to add a new testing site to their official safety lab list, effective May 22, 2026. This means UL can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer. Employers using UL-tested gear can trust it meets OSHA’s tough safety rules—no extra costs or delays, just more trusted testing power!
2026-10275 — UL LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
UL LLC wants to expand its role as a trusted safety tester and add a new test standard to the official list. This means more products can get checked faster and safer, helping businesses and workers alike. If you have thoughts, speak up by June 8, 2026—no fees or costs are changing right now!
2026-09116 — Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
OSHA is asking for public feedback to extend the approval for paperwork rules tied to the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) safety standard. This affects businesses that handle EtO, keeping their reporting requirements in place without adding new costs or deadlines. Comments are open until July 7, 2026, so employers and the public have time to weigh in.
2026-09119 — Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep the paperwork rules for hazardous waste and emergency response workers. This extension means employers must keep following the same info collection rules, with no new costs or changes. Comments are open until July 7, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
2026-08495 — Fire Brigades Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep collecting info from fire brigades under their safety rules. This extension means employers must keep sharing paperwork, but no new costs or changes are coming. If you’re involved with fire brigades, make sure to comment by June 30, 2026, to have your say!
2026-08530 — Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH or Committee): Notice of Meetings
The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) will hold virtual meetings on May 19-20, 2026, to discuss important safety standards for construction workers. Anyone involved in construction safety can join or send comments by May 13. These meetings help shape rules that keep workers safe without costing extra money.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-16682 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Tuna Tracking and Verification Program
NOAA is updating its Tuna Tracking and Verification Program by moving some paperwork from one form to another to keep things organized—no big changes to what’s asked. About 646 people involved in tuna fishing and tracking will keep submitting reports, but now under a new form number. This update helps keep the program running smoothly without adding extra time or costs, and public comments are open for 30 more days.
Next: 2025-16686 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Snow Coaches and Snowmobiles, Yellowstone National Park
The National Park Service is renewing its paperwork for snow coaches and snowmobiles in Yellowstone without any changes. This means operators will keep reporting and recording info just like before, with no new costs or deadlines. If you drive or manage these vehicles in the park, nothing new to worry about—just keep doing what you’ve been doing!