Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2019-0003

Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 511 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is updating requirements for construction workers to wear proper protective equipment like hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and respirators to prevent injuries. Construction business owners should supply protective gear to all workers, provide training on how to use it, and monitor compliance with the updated rules.

First seen

Jul 20, 2023

Last seen

Dec 12, 2024

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

511d

Effective on

Monday, January 13, 2025

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 20, 2023

    Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

    #2023-15285

  2. Final·Dec 12, 2024

    Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

    effective Jan 13, 2025#2024-29220