# Democratic lawmakers criticize OSHA effort to weaken worker respiratory protections

Democratic lawmakers are condemning OSHA’s push to roll back respiratory protections for workers. The proposed change could reduce safeguards against airborne workplace hazards. It matters because it affects worker health and the scope of federal safety regulation.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/warren-lawmakers-osha-worker-respiratory-protection) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:30 GMT