OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers
December 16, 2024
OSHA has finalized changes to its PPE standard for the construction industry, requiring all PPE properly fit workers who need it. The updated rule addresses long-standing concerns about ill-fitting equipment and its impact on worker safety.
According to a recent release, the revision brings construction standards in line with those already in place for general industry. PPE like gloves, helmets and protective clothing is essential for reducing hazard exposure, and ill-fitting PPE conversely leads to increased risks, including discouraging workers from wearing the necessary equipment.
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