The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. Content provided by OSHA The current ...

Is of safe design and construction for the work to be performed; and Is selected to ensure that it properly fits each affected employee. While this revision does not introduce a new requirement, it ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with plans to update its standards to “clarify the requirements for the fit” of personal protective equipment (PPE) that must ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new rulemaking that would alter its personal protective equipment (PPE) standards for the construction industry with the ...

OSHA said the rule clarification will fortify the existing rule to make it more understandable and to ensure that workers of all sizes have the right fit. Amy Roosa, founder of The Safety Rack, a ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to ...

On December 11, OSHA announced it has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any ...

Historically, fall harnesses were not known for their comfort or fit. For example, the best-in-class gear until the mid-20th century was a simple body belt. The problem, however, was that the body ...

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Rule changes in 2026, include heat illness prevention and silica exposure; early preparation can mitigate operational ...