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OSHA’s Final PPE Rule for Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. (See U.S. Dept. of Labor Release No. 24-2453-NAT, ...
For Construction Pros

Back to School – 2025 Construction Refresher on OSHA Updates, PPE and Lessons Learned

Fall isn’t just for kids heading back to class — it is also a perfect time for crews to sharpen their safety skills. Think of it as a seasonal refresher course for the jobsite: the latest OSHA updates ...
JD Supra

OSHA Will Require Construction Employers to Consider Body Type When Providing PPE Starting January 13

Proper fit is essential for PPE to function effectively. Only with proper fit can protective equipment provide maximum protection against workplace hazards such as falling objects, machinery, ...
JD Supra

OSHA Proposes Revised PPE Rule for Construction Industry: How Should Employers Prepare?

Federal workplace safety officials just announced they are seeking to revise the national Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry to explicitly state that PPE must ...
For Construction Pros

How to Keep Workers Safe and Stay in Compliance with PPE

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on the jobsite is undoubtedly vital to keeping construction workers safe. Not only is it important to keep employees healthy, companies must stay in ...