Process safety

Design of Uranium Mines and Mills: Ventilation Systems, Version 1.1

REGDOC-2.5.4 is a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulatory guide for ventilation system design in uranium mines and mills. It establishes requirements for ventilation-related information in licence applications for site preparation, construction, operation, and decommissioning of underground and surface licensable areas, applying a risk-informed, graded approach to protect worker and radiation safety consistent with modern national and international nuclear standards.

Design of Rooms Where Unsealed Nuclear Substances Are Used

REGDOC-2.5.6 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission design requirements for rooms using unsealed nuclear substances. It provides guidance on room finishings, contamination control, ventilation systems, fume hoods, hot cells, and access control across intermediate-level, high-level, containment-level, and nuclear medicine facilities, implementing a risk-informed approach to minimize worker radiation doses per ALARA principles.

Personnel Training, Version 2

REGDOC-2.2.2 establishes mandatory training system requirements for Canadian nuclear facility licensees. Licensees must develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive training programs covering analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation to ensure workers are competent and qualified to safely perform duties involving nuclear substances and equipment. A graded approach commensurate with risk may be applied.

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Human Performance, Version 2

REGDOC-2.2.1 Version 2 establishes human performance management requirements for Canadian Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines/mills. Licensees must systematically manage human, technological, and organizational factors using a risk-proportionate graded approach, incorporating IAEA standards and ISO human-centered management principles to achieve safe and effective performance.

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IMO condemns attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea

General Design Considerations: Human Factors

REGDOC-2.5.1 provides guidance for Canadian nuclear licensees on integrating human factors engineering into Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mining/milling operations. Licensees must develop human factors engineering program plans and conduct verification and validation activities to ensure health, safety, and environmental protection through systematic consideration of human performance in facility design and licensed activities.

Accident Management, Version 2

REGDOC-2.3.2 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for integrated accident management at reactor facilities. Licensees must develop, implement, and validate defence-in-depth strategies, operational procedures, and capabilities to manage abnormal and severe accidents, consistent with IAEA safety standards and informed by lessons from the 2011 Fukushima event.

Operations Programs for Reactor Facilities

REGDOC-2.3.4 establishes requirements and guidance for developing and implementing operations programs at nuclear reactor facilities, including conventional power plants, advanced reactors, and small modular reactors. Licensees may apply risk-informed and graded approaches proportional to facility risk profiles, based on operational experience and best practices from water-cooled reactors.

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Design of Reactor Facilities, Version 2.1

REGDOC-2.5.2 Version 2.1 establishes comprehensive design requirements for new water-cooled nuclear reactor facilities in Canada, aligning with IAEA safety standards and promoting defence-in-depth design principles. The document applies to new licence applications; existing facilities licensed before 2014 are exempt unless explicitly included in their licensing basis.

Nuclear Fuel Safety

REGDOC-2.4.5 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for nuclear fuel design, operation, monitoring, qualification, and performance assessment in operating reactor facilities. The regulation defines three core fuel safety functions: retaining radionuclides, maintaining coolable geometry, and supporting safe shutdown. It applies primarily to CANDU reactors while remaining technology-neutral and aligns with CSA and IAEA standards.

Fitness for Duty: Managing Worker Fatigue

REGDOC-2.2.4 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for managing worker fatigue at high-security nuclear facilities. Licensees must implement human performance programs using a graded approach proportionate to facility risk to minimize worker errors affecting nuclear safety and security.

Aging Management

REGDOC-2.6.3 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for managing aging of structures, systems, and components in power reactor facilities throughout their licensed service life. Licensees must implement coordinated engineering, operational, inspection, and maintenance programs to control physical aging and obsolescence, ensuring required safety functions remain reliable and available in accordance with the licensing basis.

Management System

REGDOC-2.1.1 establishes management system requirements for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensees operating Class 1A and 1B reactors, uranium mines and mills, and radioactive waste facilities. Licensees must develop and implement frameworks of processes, procedures, and practices aligned with CSA standard N286-12 to safely conduct licensed activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Design, Testing and Performance of Exposure Devices, Version 1.1

REGDOC-2.5.7 Version 1.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for design, testing, and certification of exposure devices used in industrial radiography with sealed radioactive sources. The regulation mandates compliance with ISO 3999:2004 and specifies technical requirements for sealed source design, safety mechanisms, automatic securing devices, calibration, endurance and vibration testing, and labelling for portable non-destructive testing equipment used to inspect welds, castings, and building components.

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Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) for Reactor Facilities, Version 2

REGDOC-2.4.2 Version 3 establishes requirements for probabilistic safety assessments (PSA) at Canadian reactor facilities including nuclear power plants, small reactors, and research reactors. Licensees must conduct systematic analyses demonstrating facility designs protect people and the environment from radiation, achieve balanced designs without disproportionate risk contributions, and prevent cliff-edge effects, using a graded approach aligned with IAEA standards.

Personnel Certification: Radiation Safety Officers

REGDOC-2.2.3 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission guidance for certifying Radiation Safety Officers at Class II nuclear facilities. It outlines application requirements, qualification criteria, and certification examination procedures to ensure RSOs are competent to perform their safety duties. An exemption applies to persons already certified in equivalent positions at Class I facilities.

Chemistry Control for Reactor Facilities

REGDOC-2.6.4 establishes chemistry control program requirements for Canadian reactor facilities (NPPs, advanced reactors, SMRs, research reactors) to ensure structural integrity of safety-critical systems, protect fuel, minimize radioactive material buildup, and achieve ALARA environmental releases. Licensees may propose risk-informed or alternative approaches proportionate to their facility's risk profile.

Deterministic Safety Analysis

REGDOC-2.4.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for deterministic safety analysis at nuclear power plants and small reactor facilities (below 200 MWt). The document prescribes methods for safety analysis reports, design basis event selection, acceptance criteria, and documentation using a risk-informed, graded approach, incorporating Fukushima lessons and international safety practices.

Maintenance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants

REGDOC-2.6.2 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for maintenance programs at nuclear power plants. Licensees must develop comprehensive policies, processes and procedures for monitoring, inspection, testing, repair and replacement of all structures, systems and components based on safety importance, emphasizing preventive maintenance and continuous improvement aligned with international IAEA standards.

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Nuclear Criticality Safety, Version 1.1

REGDOC-2.4.3 Version 1.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for preventing criticality accidents in handling, storage, processing, and transportation of fissionable materials outside reactors. It defines minimum physical constraints and limits applicable during facility construction, operation, decommissioning, and abandonment, aligned with IAEA and ANSI/ANS standards.

Safety Analysis for Class IB Nuclear Facilities

REGDOC-2.4.4 establishes safety analysis requirements for Canadian Class IB nuclear facilities processing uranium, thorium, plutonium and other nuclear substances. Licensees must implement managed safety analysis programs using risk-informed graded approaches to systematically evaluate hazards, document design measures, and maintain records demonstrating facility safety commensurate with their risk profiles.

Reliability Programs for Nuclear Power Plants

REGDOC-2.6.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for reliability programs at nuclear power plants. Licensees must develop and implement programs ensuring systems important to safety meet defined design and performance criteria throughout the facility's lifetime, covering assessment, modelling, evaluation and monitoring across all lifecycle phases from design through decommissioning.

Minimum Staff Complement

REGDOC-2.2.5 provides guidance to Canadian Class I nuclear facility licensees on demonstrating adequate staffing of qualified workers across all operating states—normal operations, anticipated occurrences, design-basis accidents, and emergencies—to ensure safe and compliant operation under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

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Periodic Safety Reviews

REGDOC-2.3.3 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for periodic safety reviews of nuclear power plants. PSRs comprehensively assess plant design, condition, and operation against current codes, standards, and best practices using a graded risk-based approach to identify improvements ensuring safe long-term operation and conformance to modern safety levels.

Conduct of Licensed Activities: Construction and Commissioning Programs

REGDOC-2.3.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for construction and commissioning of nuclear reactor facilities, including power plants and small reactors for power generation, industrial heat, isotope production, and research applications. The document applies risk-informed, graded approaches to safety-critical structures, systems, and components and forms the licensing basis for regulated facilities.

Design of Industrial Radiography Installations

REGDOC-2.5.5 provides design guidance for industrial radiography installations using sealed nuclear sources (cobalt-60, iridium-192, selenium-75) for non-destructive testing of materials in welds, castings, and structures. Installations must incorporate adequate shielding and safety features to limit radiation exposure to certified operators, workers, and the public within regulatory limits while maintaining doses as low as reasonably achievable, and comply with applicable building, fire protection, and safety codes.

Safety Culture

REGDOC-2.1.2 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines/mills to develop and maintain healthy safety cultures. Organizations must foster shared values and common understandings that reinforce worker perceptions of safety importance through a risk-proportionate graded approach. Safety and security cultures coexist to limit risks from nuclear substances and facilities.

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ADNOC Launches Global LNG Marketing and Trading Platform

IMO pauses evacuation in Strait of Hormuz following attack

IMO announces evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz

The IMO (International Maritime Organization) has announced an evacuation plan for maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical strategic shipping route. The plan addresses emergency procedures and safety protocols for vessel operators transiting this region.

IMO Secretary-General welcomes US-Iran agreement

IMO Secretary-General issues a statement welcoming a US-Iran agreement, indicating international maritime organization support for diplomatic resolution affecting parties subject to sanctions or related maritime regulations.

No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile

The IMO Secretary-General warns that the Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile with no credible security guarantees for transiting commercial vessels. Recent incidents have caused seafarer deaths, injuries, and detentions. Ship masters and companies must conduct rigorous risk assessments and prioritize seafarer safety above commercial considerations, with all stakeholders urged to refrain from actions endangering civilian maritime personnel.

Statement on the attack on tanker MT Settebello

IMO statement regarding an attack on the tanker MT Settebello, addressing maritime security concerns and the safety of commercial shipping vessels in international waters.

ADNOC Deploys Industry-First Heavy-Duty Robot to Strengthen Safety, Reliability and Performance

ADNOC has deployed Taurob's heavy-duty inspector robot at Taweelah Gas Compression Plant for autonomous inspections in hazardous environments using 3D LiDAR and thermal imaging to detect gas leaks and hotspots. ADNOC is co-developing the ARGOS heavy-duty operator robot, capable of lifting equipment and operating remotely in temperatures from –20°C to 60°C, expected operational by end-2026, to enhance safety, reduce emissions, and improve reliability in high-risk industrial operations.

NSTA publishes revised well consents guidance

The UK NSTA published revised well consents guidance on 8 January 2026 covering the complete well lifecycle from drilling to abandonment. The update introduces a new section on carbon storage well consent applications and requires operators to confirm appropriate qualifications through the Well and Installation Operator Service digital system before consent approval.

No-Migration Variance From Land Disposal Restrictions for Clean Harbors Grassy Mountain, Utah

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving with conditions, no-migration variances for four categories/groups of wastes, containing up to a combined 250 temporary disposal units ("put piles") at any one time, from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) standards at Clean Harbors' Grassy Mountain (Clean Harbors) commercial treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF) in Tooele County, Utah. These variances will allow Clean Harbors to temporarily store treated hazardous wastes that are awaiting LDR compliance verification in put piles within its Subtitle C (hazardous waste) landfill. The petitioner demonstrated, to a reasonable degree of certainty, that there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the put piles for as long as the wastes remain hazardous. Additionally, once LDR compliance is verified, the put piles will be disposed within the onsite RCRA hazardous waste landfill cell and will be subject to the conditions set out in the Compliance Monitoring Plan section of this document.

License to Operate a Launch Site

FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 420 establishes licensing requirements for persons operating commercial launch sites in the United States. The rule prescribes application procedures, safety demonstrations, approval bases, license terms, and post-licensing compliance obligations. Applicants must meet equivalent safety standards, with exemptions for amateur rocket operations. The regulation defines key technical terms including debris dispersion, casualty areas, and coordinate systems used in launch safety analysis.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food

21 CFR Part 117 establishes current good manufacturing practice (CGMP), hazard analysis, and risk-based preventive controls requirements for human food manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding facilities in the US. The regulation defines applicability, key food safety terms (including critical control points, allergen cross-contact, environmental pathogens), and compliance obligations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent adulteration and contamination.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food

21 CFR Part 110 establishes current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) standards for manufacturing, packing, and holding human food. The regulation defines key terms including acid foods, critical control points, food-contact surfaces, microorganisms, pests, sanitization, and quality control operations. It sets mandatory requirements (indicated by "shall") and advisory procedures to prevent food adulteration and ensure food safety through proper manufacturing and sanitation practices.

Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers

21 CFR Part 113 establishes regulatory requirements for thermally processed low-acid foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers. The regulation defines key concepts including commercial sterility, aseptic processing, critical factors, and equipment specifications to ensure microorganisms capable of reproducing under normal storage conditions are eliminated, protecting public health and maintaining product safety in shelf-stable food manufacturing.

Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water

21 CFR Part 129 establishes current good manufacturing practice requirements for processing and bottling of bottled drinking water. The regulation mandates that facilities use approved water sources, maintain sanitary conditions throughout processing, bottling, holding, and shipping, and implement controls ensuring product safety. Key requirements include plant construction standards with separated bottling rooms, proper ventilation, enclosed container washing areas, and use of nontoxic materials for water-contact surfaces.

Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on Preventing Excavation Damage During National Safe Digging Month and Beyond; Correction

PHMSA published a document in the Federal Register on April 21, 2026, issuing an advisory bulletin on preventing excavation damage. This notice corrects references to the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices.

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Following investigations by the Environment Agency, four Yorkshire companies will pay almost £470,000 after they breached environmental permits.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals

21 CFR Part 211 establishes minimum current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards for finished pharmaceutical drug products for human and animal use. The regulation requires establishment of a quality control unit with authority to approve/reject components, containers, in-process materials, and finished products; mandates adequate laboratory facilities for testing; and requires personnel to have appropriate education, training, and experience in manufacturing operations and cGMP requirements.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Type a Medicated Articles

21 CFR Part 226 establishes current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements for Type A medicated articles used in animal feeds. The regulation mandates that manufacturers maintain adequate personnel qualifications, facility construction and maintenance standards, and equipment controls to ensure products meet safety, identity, strength, quality, and purity specifications. Requirements include proper building design with adequate space for segregated operations, appropriate environmental controls, and facility maintenance protocols to prevent contamination and cross-mixing of products.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicated Feeds

21 CFR Part 225 establishes current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) standards for medicated feeds to ensure drug safety, identity, strength, quality, and purity. The regulation applies to all facilities and equipment used in medicated feed production, requires qualified personnel with adequate training and supervision, and mandates proper building construction, maintenance, and sanitation to prevent contamination and pest infestation.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals

This regulation establishes current good manufacturing practice (CGMP), hazard analysis, and risk-based preventive controls for animal food facilities in the US. It defines applicability criteria, prohibits operation of non-compliant animal food manufacturing facilities, and establishes requirements for hazard analysis and preventive controls. Facilities manufacturing both human and animal food may comply with human food standards instead if requirements are met.

Human Drug Compounding

This regulation establishes FDA rules for human drug compounding under 21 CFR Part 216. It lists bulk drug substances approved for compounding (including Brilliant Blue G and several topical agents), identifies substances excluded from compounding (Oxitriptan, Piracetam, Silver Protein Mild, Tranilast), and sets FDA evaluation criteria based on physical/chemical characterization, safety, efficacy evidence, and historical use. Compounders cannot claim FDA approval for products made with listed substances.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Oil and Gas Well-Completion Operations

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Oil and Gas Production Measurement Surface Commingling, and Security

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Oil and Gas Well-Workover Operations

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection.

Technical Regulation for Machinery Safety – Part 3: Lifting Equipment

Technical regulation establishing safety requirements for lifting equipment in Saudi Arabia. Covers design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance standards to protect workers and prevent accidents during material handling and lifting operations.

Technical Regulation for Pressure Equipment

Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing design, manufacturing, and safety requirements for pressure equipment. Sets standards for equipment that operates above specified pressure thresholds to ensure mechanical integrity, prevent failures, and protect workers and the public from hazards associated with pressurized systems.

Technical Regulation for simple pressure vessels

Saudi technical regulation establishing standards for simple pressure vessels, covering design, manufacturing, testing, and safety requirements to ensure equipment reliability and worker protection in industrial applications.

Technical Regulation for equipment safety: part 2

Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing safety requirements for equipment. The regulation sets forth mandatory standards and compliance criteria to ensure equipment used in industrial and commercial applications meets prescribed safety benchmarks to protect workers and prevent hazards.

Technical Regulation for Machinery Safety – Part 4: Cutting and Sawing Machines

Technical regulation establishing safety standards for cutting and sawing machines in Saudi Arabia. Covers design, construction, and operational requirements to protect workers from hazards associated with these machines, including guard systems, emergency stops, and safe operational procedures.

Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Documents Incorporated by Reference

The Department of Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement incorporates industry standards by reference into regulations governing oil, gas, and sulfur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. These standards establish updated requirements for measuring production volumes and enhancing operational safety, reducing measurement uncertainty and updating minimum safety standards.

Controls to Satisfy the Requirements of the Act Applicable to the Manufacturing of Marihuana

21 CFR Part 1318 establishes regulatory controls for the registration and manufacturing of marihuana, including cultivation, growth, and harvest procedures. Registered manufacturers must deliver their total cannabis crops to the Administration within four months of harvest, with the Administration taking physical possession and controlling access. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements and public interest considerations under the Controlled Substances Act and international Single Convention obligations.

General Biological Products Standards

21 CFR Part 610 establishes general standards for licensed biological products in the US, requiring manufacturers to complete conformity tests on each product lot before release and permitting FDA oversight of lot samples and protocols. The regulation specifies testing requirements for potency, sterility, and safety, allows equivalent methods with FDA approval, and governs release procedures through the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research or Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

Medical Device Reporting

21 CFR Part 803 establishes medical device reporting requirements for device user facilities, manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Device user facilities must report deaths and serious injuries caused or contributed to by devices, maintain adverse event files, and submit annual summaries. Manufacturers and importers must report similar events and device malfunctions, while distributors must maintain incident records without reporting obligations. These requirements protect public health by ensuring devices remain safe, effective, and not adulterated or misbranded.

Performance Standards for Microwave and Radio Frequency Emitting Products

This regulation establishes performance standards for microwave ovens manufactured after October 6, 1971, setting limits on microwave radiation emission and requiring safety interlocks. Microwave ovens must not exceed 1 milliwatt per square centimeter power density at 5+ centimeters from the external surface before purchase, and 5 milliwatts per square centimeter thereafter. Devices must have at least two operative safety interlocks designed to prevent microwave generation when cavity access is possible, with at least one interlock resistant to human body contact and magnetic manipulation.

Technical Regulation — Requirements for Machinery Safety

Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing essential health and safety requirements for industrial machinery placed on the market, aligned with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC standards for machinery design, construction, and risk management.

Technical Regulation — Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Saudi Arabian technical regulation mandating design, certification, and labeling requirements for equipment and protective systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Applies to oil & gas, refinery, and petrochemical operations operating in classified hazardous zones. Establishes conformity assessment and compliance marking procedures.

Technical Regulations for Tanks — Part 3: Dry Gas Transport Tanks

Saudi Arabian mandatory technical regulations establishing construction, pressure rating, safety device, marking, and inspection specifications for tanks used in road transport of dry gases.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Well Operations and Equipment

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) seeks renewal of approval for an existing information collection related to well operations and equipment under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal maintains regulatory oversight and reporting requirements for offshore operations.

Directive 2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities

The CER Directive (2022/2557), effective 16 January 2023, requires EU Member States to identify critical entities by 17 July 2026 providing essential services across eleven sectors, including energy subsectors (electricity, aggregation, demand response, energy storage, district heating/cooling, oil, gas, hydrogen). These entities must enhance resilience against cyberattacks, natural disasters, and other threats to protect public health, safety, and the economy.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Hazardous Waste Combustors: Residual Risk and Technology Review

EPA finalizes residual risk and technology review for hazardous waste combustor NESHAP, confirming existing standards adequately address HAP emissions and protect public health. New emission standards established for hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen cyanide from major source incinerators, cement kilns, and boilers. Final rule includes work practice standards for startup/shutdown/malfunction periods, electronic reporting requirements, and state permitting flexibility for area source HWCs.

1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane; 1, 3-Butadiene; 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.); Acrylonitrile; Asbestos; Benzene; Cadmium; Coke Oven Emissions; Cotton Dust; Ethylene Oxide; Formaldehyde; Inorganic Arsenic; Lead; Methylene Chloride; Methylenedianiline; Vinyl Chloride; Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards; Textiles; Sawmills; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards for Shipyard Employment; and Walking-Working Surfaces

OSHA is scheduling informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026, on multiple proposed occupational safety rules covering carcinogenic substances (benzene, asbestos, vinyl chloride, formaldehyde, ethylene oxide, etc.), respiratory protection medical evaluations, safety color coding for physical hazards in general industry and shipyard employment, and walking-working surfaces standards. Most proposals were published July 1, 2025; the walking-working surfaces proposal was published April 6, 2026.

Pipeline Safety: Breakout Tank Inspection Rule

PHMSA proposes updating regulations for breakout tanks in hazardous liquid pipeline systems by incorporating the 5th edition of API Standard 653 (2014) by reference, replacing the 3rd edition (2001). The rule authorizes risk-based inspection procedures for determining inspection intervals of in-service breakout tanks.

Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements; Correction

PHMSA issues a technical correction to clarify the 24-month deadline for implementing integrity management alternatives when gas transmission pipeline operators restore maximum allowable operating pressure following class location changes. The deadline runs from the later of the final rule's effective date or when the operator decides to initiate restoration, aligning with MAOP confirmation timelines.

Proposed universal restriction on PFAS under REACH

Universal PFAS restriction proposal from Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. SEAC opinion pending.

Oil and Gas Production Safety Systems on the OCS

Production safety system requirements for offshore facilities including SCSSV, surface safety valves, and emergency shut-down systems.

Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

Process safety management requirements for facilities handling highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities, including PHA, MOC, and mechanical integrity.

Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH)

Implements EU Seveso III in Great Britain — major accident prevention for upper-tier and lower-tier establishments handling dangerous substances.