The dress code for construction sites is designed first and foremost for safety reasons. The type of clothing that is required of workers and visitors is intended to protect these individuals from the dangers of construction sites.
What are the OSHA regulations for work clothes?
Regulation 2113 specifically requires garments to provide a degree of protection to the wearer depending on the environment while reducing the risk of burn injuries resulting from thermal exposures and flash fires. It’s up to the employer to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, according to OSHA regulation 1910.132 (d).
What kind of clothing do construction workers wear?
The type of clothing that is required of workers and visitors is intended to protect these individuals from the dangers of construction sites. Most construction sites require workers to wear either short-sleeve shirts or long-sleeve shirts.
What are the OSHA requirements for a construction company?
OSHA’s construction standards require construction employers to have accident prevention programs that provide for frequent and regular inspection of the jobsites, materials, and equipment by competent persons designated by the employers. See 29 CFR 1926.20 (b).
