OSHA Revises Personal Protective Equipment Standard in Construction

OSHA finalized revisions to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, at 29 CFR 1926.95(c), to explicitly state that PPE must fit properly. According to OSHA, properly fitting PPE is a critical element of an effective occupational safety and health program, and PPE must fit properly to provide appropriate protection to employees from workplace hazards. Improperly fitting PPE may fail to provide any protection to an employee, reduce the effectiveness of protection, present additional hazards, or discourage employees from using such equipment in the workplace.

Specifically, construction employers must ensure that all personal protective equipment:

  • Is of safe design and construction for the work to be performed; and
  • Is selected to ensure that it properly fits each affected employee.

The requirements are effective January 13, 2025. You can access the final rule here.

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