744 Working with OSHA

Rule Making Process

Before OSHA can issue a standard, it must go through an extensive and lengthy process that includes substantial public engagement, notice and comment periods. This is known as OSHA's "rulemaking process."

OSHA can begin standards-setting procedures on its own initiative or in response to petitions from other parties, including the following agencies:

• The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• State and local governments
• Nationally recognized standards-producing organizations and employer or labor representatives, and
• Any other interested parties

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