OSHA Proposes Standards for Hard Hats
Last month, OSHA officially proposed its standard for hard hats used in construction and other industries. The proposed revision seeks to bring OSHA's rules in line with current American National Standards Institute (ANSI - Z89.1) standards for hard hats. Hard hats in use that were manufactured to ANSI standards issued in 1997 and 2003 will continue to be permitted. Per the notice, OSHA says "employers will be able to continue to use the same equipment they are currently using to meet their compliance obligation under the existing standards' design-criteria requirements." (From FRSA Roof Flash). Trenton H. Cotney Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer Trent Cotney, P.A. 1211 N Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com