Starting January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require construction industry employers to ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) properly fits workers based on their unique body sizes and shapes. Announced on December 11, this update explicitly mandates that PPE—such as hard hats, gloves, safety harnesses, and protective footwear—is both appropriate for job hazards and fitted for effectiveness. The change is particularly significant as the industry sees a growing number of women in construction, highlighting long-standing challenges with PPE fit for diverse body types.