OSHA Publishes Final Rule Updating Personal Protective Equipment Standard

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday published a final rule that updates requirements for personal protective equipment for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals and construction. OSHA said the final rule reflects current national consensus standards, and ensures that workers can use up-to-date eye and face protection. The rule updates references in OSHA's Eye and Face Protection Standards to recognize the American National Standard Institute/International Safety Equipment Association Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Per...