Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Head Protection
osha-workplace-safety · Occupational Safety and Health Administration · Published 2012-06-22 · Effective 2012-09-20 · 77 FR 37587
Document
Document number
2012-15030
Federal Register citation
77 FR 37587
CFR reference
29 CFR 1910
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; request for comments.
Category
osha-workplace-safety
Sub-agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication date
2012-06-22
Effective date
2012-09-20
DOL docket
Docket No. OSHA-2011-0184
Abstract
OSHA is issuing this direct final rule to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring, and marine terminals standards regarding requirements for head protection. OSHA is updating the references in its standards to recognize the 2009 edition of the American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, and is deleting the 1986 edition of that national consensus standard because it is out of date. OSHA also is including the construction industry in this rulemaking to ensure consistency among the Agency's standards. OSHA is publishing a proposed rule in today's Federal Register taking this same action.