OSHA’s New PPE Rule: Ensuring Proper Fit for Construction Workers
By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24
On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its construction rule to include a requirement that construction employers provide properly fitting safety gear to its workers by January 13, 2025. Previously, OSHA required employers to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) but did not mandate that it fit individual workers. This new rule requires employers to ensure that PPE such as hard hats, safety harnesses, gloves, and protective footwear...
By: Frantz Ward LLP