Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD25

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's updated rules on construction safety gear took effect in January 2025 and set clearer standards for what protective equipment workers must wear on every job. Construction business owners must now ensure their crews have the right gear—hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators as needed—and keep up-to-date training records to stay compliant.

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