2026-03834NoticeWallet

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.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
2/26/2026
4/27/2026

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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