December 9, 2024

By Lane Kimble

Construction companies across the country will soon be required to provide all employees with properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE).

OSHA published its finalized PPE in Construction Rule this week.  The rule simply clarifies PPE fit requirements and standardizes them alongside general industry and shipyard requirements.

“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,” OSHA’s website states.

Click HERE for an FAQ on the rule from OSHA.

The updated rule will cost employers a total of about $5.5 million initially to comply and around $280,000 annually, OSHA estimates.

It goes into effect Jan. 13, 2025.