ARTBA and its fellow members of the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning Personal Protective Equipment in Construction. The coalition offered the following comments:

  • Clarification is needed on how OSHA intends to enforce the rule in construction.
  • Clarification is needed on the “additional hazards” improperly fitted PPE may cause.
  • OSHA should develop meaningful guidance consisting of specific criteria.
  • There is a lack of specificity with the proposed definition, likely resulting in confusion among the regulated community.
  • OSHA ignores the unique characteristics of the construction industry in aligning its PPE standard with general industry and maritime.
  • CISC is concerned about potential burdens imposed on employers.

Topic

Advocacy, Regulatory & Legal, Safety

Resource Type

Comment Letter

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