Scott Ketcham and Lee Anne Jillings of OSHA join us to discuss proposed rulemaking for proper fit of PPE in the construction industry and expanded injury/illness data reporting requirements for high-hazard industries.

Submit comments and hearing requests on OSHA’s proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Be sure to reference Docket No. OSHA-2019-0003. Submission deadline is Sept. 18, 2023.

OSHA Final Rule on Injury/Illness Data Reporting Requirements for High-Hazard Industries

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Anuja Patil, risk control product consulting director: ergonomics at CNA Insurance and administrator of ASSP’s ergonomics practice specialty, discusses the importance of ergonomics to workers’ health and well-being. She also shares steps safety professionals and employers can take to help improve ergonomics at their workplaces.

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Sponsored by Bulwark. Derek Sang, senior technical training manager at Bulwark, shares tips for preventing heat-related illness among workers who use Arc-rated flame-resistant clothing.

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Kevin Denis, chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 subcommittee, joins to discuss the latest update to the Z359.2 standard, which establishes minimum requirements for a comprehensive managed fall protection program. He also shares tools and techniques for protecting workers at height.

ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023: Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

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