CFR 188 - Walking-Working Surfaces, Personal Protective Equipment, and Special Industries; Corrections

On December 17, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule that makes corrections to six general industry standards. This final rule (Federal Register) makes minor corrections in six general industry standards (29 CFR 1910.23 - Ladders, 29 CFR 1910.25 - Stairways, 29 CFR 1910.27 - Scaffolds and rope descent systems, 29 CFR 1910.29 - Fall protection systems and falling object protection - criteria and practices, 29 CFR 1910.140 - Personal fall protection systems, and 29 CFR 1910.269 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, final rule). The N.C. Commissioner of Labor adopted this rule with an effective date of April 10, 2020. 

Also reference CFR 186 - Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems). Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health topic pages for Walking and Working Surfaces, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety. To identify if these standards apply to you go to "Does 29 CFR Part 1910 - General Industry Standards Apply?".