In such a dangerous field with possible safety issues, construction workers need high-visibility safety gear from head-to-toe ...

Previously, the construction industry was excluded ... The rule stipulates that the employer must pay for PPE that is required by OSHA standards, with the following exceptions: (f) Ordinary clothing, ...

According to a recent release, the revision brings construction standards in line with those already in place for general industry. PPE like gloves, helmets and protective clothing is essential ...

First, PPE used by construction workers must be of a safe ... such as those for high-visibility clothing, safety-toe work boots, chemical-resistant gloves, and protective eyewear.

The revision to the standard adds specific language requiring that employers provide PPE that properly fits construction industry workers ... such as oversized gloves or protective clothing being ...

This change aligns the construction ... Improperly sized PPE can ineffectively protect workers, creating new hazards for them, such as oversized gloves or protective clothing being caught in ...

The revision to the standard adds specific language requiring that employers provide PPE that properly fits construction industry workers ... such as oversized gloves or protective clothing being ...

The final rule, effective Jan. 13, adds specific language requiring construction employers to provide properly fitting PPE to their workers, which aligns the construction standard with the ...

The final rule updates the PPE standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.95(c ... the worker—such as oversized gloves or protective clothing being caught in machinery, for example—and can ...

A 2020 study in Egypt showed that only 39.5% of construction workers replaced PPE that had been lost or damaged. And more than 50% took PPE off while working. The main reasons for this were that ...

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