What Is the “New” OSHA Standard for Fall Protection?
Jan 27th 2026
(What Changed + What to Do Next)
There isn’t one single “new OSHA fall protection standard” that replaces everything—most requirements have existed for years. What’s changed recently is how OSHA has clarified and updated specific requirements (notably fixed ladder safety and PPE fit in construction) and how employers should plan, equip, and document compliance.
Fast clarity
There isn’t a single “new” fall protection rule replacing the old ones.…