OSHA has issued a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction workers, which is set to take effect on Jan. 13. The ruling is aimed to improve workers’ safety from hazardous conditions, writes Kristin Fletcher in a piece for SHRM.
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs announced that it is reviewing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s final rule on “Personal Protective Equipment in Construction.” SWACCA submitted joint comments with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades supporting the proposed rule on Sept. 15, 2023.