OSHA Issues Proper Fit Rule for Construction

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction (the “New Rule”). The New Rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous condition. The New Rule became effective on January 13, 2025, and amends 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c).

Chartwell attorney, Graham Newsome, gives a deep analysis of OSHA's Proper Fit Rule in the 2025 edition of Workplace Health Magazine. To read Graham’s full article, click here.