OSHA has finalized changes to its PPE standard for the construction industry, requiring all PPE properly fit workers who need it. The updated rule addresses long-standing concerns about ill ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced Dec. 11 that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction.

Improperly fitting PPE can be ineffective in protecting workers, OSHA says, a sentiment echoed by advocates calling for better gear for women and others who may not fit in standard gear.

ABSTRACT: This study examines the potential for consumptive narratives legitimizing a market system to inform the narratives of workers occupying job roles in that same market system. Participant ...