OSHA Announces Three Month Phase-In Period for Residential Construction Fall Protection

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a phase-in period running from June 16, 2011 to September 15, 2011 for employers to comply with the fall protection standard for residential construction set forth in Directive Number STD 03-11-002, Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction.  Previously, employers were required to comply with the new directive beginning on June 16, 2011.

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