OSHA Renews Formaldehyde Reporting Rules
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Notice
Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep collecting paperwork about formaldehyde safety rules. This affects employers who handle formaldehyde, helping keep workers safe without adding extra hassle. Comments are due by April 27, 2026, and there’s no new cost—just a smooth extension of current rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Worker exposure monitoring and protections
If you work with formaldehyde, the Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048) requires your employer to monitor your exposure, notify you of exposure levels, provide medical surveillance and give examining physicians specific information, give you a copy of your medical exam results, and maintain exposure and medical records with access for you and your authorized representatives. The standard is intended to protect workers from effects including eye irritation, sore throat, and cancers of the lung, mouth, and throat.
Employer paperwork and cost increases
If you run a business that handles formaldehyde, OSHA requests extending the paperwork rules and reports an increase in employer burden. Total estimated burden hours rise from 266,812 to 277,695 (an increase of 10,883 hours); affected workers rise from 1,858,364 to 1,953,732 (95,368 more); total capital/operation costs rise from $54,153,624 to $59,913,352 (an increase of $5,759,728). OSHA also reports the per-exam cost increased from $259.12 to $269.48 and contract industrial hygiene sampling costs increased from $55.99 to $60.64; the notice lists 80,905 respondents and 1,045,878 responses.
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
2026-06268 — TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH; Voluntary Termination of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH decided to stop being a nationally recognized testing lab as of March 5, 2026. This means they won’t do official safety testing anymore, but their certifications are moving over to TÜV SÜD America, Inc. If you work with their testing services, expect this change to take effect immediately with no extra costs announced.
2026-05775 — Logging Operations 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 logging operations going strong. This affects logging companies who must keep certain records to stay safe and legal. Comments are open until May 26, 2026, and there’s no new cost—just a smooth extension of current rules.
2026-04720 — FM Approvals LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
OSHA just gave FM Approvals LLC a bigger thumbs-up to test and certify more products by adding a new test standard to their official list. This means FM can now help more companies prove their products are safe, starting March 11, 2026. If you make or use certified products, this update could speed up safety approvals without extra costs.
2026-04721 — TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
OSHA just gave TUV Rheinland of North America the green light to test and certify even more products by expanding their official recognition. This means TUV can now handle an extra test standard starting March 11, 2026, helping businesses get safer products approved faster. If you rely on product safety testing, this update could speed things up without extra costs.
2026-04722 — Bay Area Compliance Laboratories: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
Bay Area Compliance Laboratories (BACL) just got the green light to expand their safety testing powers! Starting March 11, 2026, they can test and certify three new types of products, helping businesses meet safety rules faster and easier. This means safer products and smoother approvals for companies relying on BACL’s trusted testing.
2026-04729 — DEKRA Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
OSHA just gave DEKRA Certification Inc. a bigger playground by expanding their testing powers with nine new test standards starting March 11, 2026. This means DEKRA can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer, helping employers meet safety rules more easily. No extra costs were mentioned, but this boost makes DEKRA an even stronger safety partner!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-03833 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW
HRSA is planning a new 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to help drug manufacturers and healthcare providers work together on drug pricing. They want your feedback on the application and reporting process before April 27, 2026. This pilot aims to improve how rebates are handled, making the 340B program fairer and more efficient without extra costs for participants.
Next: 2026-03835 — Public Service Company of Colorado; Notice of Application for Surrender of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Public Service Company of Colorado wants to give up its license for the Salida Hydroelectric Project near Poncha Springs, Colorado. This means the project might stop operating, affecting local water and power use. People and agencies have until March 25, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before any final decisions are made.
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in