NFDA needs your help as we prepare to advocate on behalf of funeral homes and crematories during an upcoming OSHA rulemaking.

OSHA is expected to propose updates to its Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Standard in November 2026. NFDA is gathering information about current funeral home and crematory practices so we can provide OSHA with real-world information about cremation operations and the potential impact of changes to the standard.

Please complete NFDA’s 2026 OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Cremation Equipment Survey by Friday, October 16.

Why Your Participation Matters

The survey will help NFDA better understand how cremation equipment is currently operated, serviced and maintained, as well as the procedures used to control hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance.

We’re also looking at the potential impact of new OSHA requirements, including equipment modifications or replacement, downtime, employee training, costs and other operational challenges. The survey also asks about legacy equipment and what OSHA should consider as it develops its proposed rule.

Your responses will give NFDA important information to use in our advocacy and engagement with OSHA throughout the rulemaking process.

You Don’t Have to Operate a Crematory to Participate

Funeral homes that use third-party crematories are encouraged to respond, too. Answer the questions based on what you know about the equipment, servicing and LOTO practices of the crematory or crematories you use. If you’re unsure about an answer, simply select “Not sure” where that option is available.

If you operate cremation equipment directly, answer based on your equipment and your facility’s current practices.

The deadline to participate is Monday, October 12. Your experience can help ensure OSHA has a better understanding of the realities of cremation operations as it considers changes to the LOTO standard.

Take the 2026 NFDA OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Cremation Equipment Survey