Jon Schaefer | Construction Law Zone On July 20, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Currently, the PPE standard for the construction industry, unlike for general industry or maritime, does not state clearly that PPE must fit… Continue reading OSHA Moves to Clarify Construction PPE Standard
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Despite Increased Presence in Construction, Women Lack Size-Appropriate PPE
Robin Marth | Construction Executive Ill-Fitting PPE Compromises Safety, Efficiency and Comfort Fit. Functionality. Comfort. These are absolute musts for any employee wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for work. Yet for many women in the workplace, finding PPE that fits well remains a challenge. In 2021, women comprised 11% of construction workers, 7.9% of truck… Continue reading Despite Increased Presence in Construction, Women Lack Size-Appropriate PPE
OSHA Seeks to Clarify the “P” in PPE, Issues NPRM on ‘Fit’ for Construction Workers
Lauren Lenhart, Phillip Russell and Zachary Zagger | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart 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 be provided to construction workers. On September 7, 2022, OSHA issued… Continue reading OSHA Seeks to Clarify the “P” in PPE, Issues NPRM on ‘Fit’ for Construction Workers