OSHA Update: Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment
What you need to know about OSHA’s final rule on updating walking-working surfaces standards and personal fall protection systems requirements. “OSHA estimates the final standard will prevent 29 fatalities and more than 5,842 injuries annually.” “The rule becomes effective on Jan. 17, 2017, and will affect approximately 112 million workers at seven million worksites.” “The final rule’s most significant update is allowing employers to select the fall protection system that works best for them, choosing from a range of accepted options including personal fall protection systems.” To learn more about OSHA’s new final rule, check out these articles: OSHA’s News Release Final Rule to Update General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems)
