January 30, 2025 • News

OSHA Requires Construction Industry Employers Ensure Proper PPE Fit Effective January 13

In a recently revised Final Rule, OSHA has added specific language regarding the proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry to explicitly align it with standards already in place for general industry and shipyards, and to ensure workers of all sizes and body shapes have appropriate PPE. The issue of improperly fitting PPE is particularly important for smaller construction workers, including some women, who may not be able to use standard size PPE and for whom ill-fitting PPE could potentially create new