OSHAProposed Rule
Cadmium
Labor & WorkplaceEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
OSHA is proposing new rules to limit worker exposure to cadmium, a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems including kidney damage and cancer. The agency is asking for public feedback on these workplace safety protections before making them official.
Key Points
- 1OSHA wants to set stricter limits on how much cadmium workers can be exposed to on the job
- 2Cadmium is used in batteries, metal plating, pigments, and other industrial products, so workers in manufacturing and construction could be affected
- 3The proposed rule aims to reduce serious health risks like kidney disease, lung damage, and cancer that come from long-term cadmium exposure
- 4Employers and the public have until November 2, 2025 to submit comments and feedback on whether these new rules are practical and necessary
- 5If approved, companies would need to implement new safety measures, monitoring, and protective equipment to keep cadmium exposure below the new limits
Key Dates
Published
August 20, 2025
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