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OSHA Expands Recognition for TUV Rheinland of North America

OSHA has issued a final notice expanding the scope of recognition for TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion adds one test standard to TUVRNA's recognized capabilities, effective March 11, 2026.

OSHA Notice: FM Approvals LLC Recognition Expansion

OSHA has issued a notice announcing the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for FM Approvals LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding one test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

OSHA ACCSH Member Appointments and Meeting Notice

OSHA announces the appointment of nine members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) effective February 6, 2026. The notice also schedules the next ACCSH meeting for March 31 and April 1, 2026, and sets a comment deadline of March 20, 2026.

OSHA Notice: DEKRA Certification Scope Expansion

OSHA has issued a notice announcing the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for DEKRA Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes the addition of nine test standards to DEKRA's recognized scope, effective March 11, 2026.

OSHA Expands Recognition for Bay Area Compliance Laboratories

OSHA has issued a final notice announcing the expansion of the scope of recognition for Bay Area Compliance Laboratories (BACL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion adds three test standards to BACL's recognized scope, effective March 11, 2026.

OSHA Clarifies Lead Contamination on Surfaces

OSHA has issued a clarification regarding the interpretation of "as free as practicable" for lead contamination on surfaces in its lead standard for construction. This guidance addresses employer responsibilities for maintaining clean work areas and lunchroom facilities to minimize lead exposure.

OSHA Guidance on Recordability of Lithium-Ion Battery Injuries

OSHA issued guidance clarifying that workplace injuries resulting from employees improperly carrying personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (e.g., in e-cigarettes) are considered work-related and must be recorded under OSHA's recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR Part 1904). The guidance addresses a specific scenario involving unprotected batteries sparking in a pocket.