Navigating OSHA’s New PPE Rule: Strategies for Compliance and Advancing Equity in the Workplace

The new OSHA ruling on personal protective equipment represents a significant shift in regulatory expectations, emphasizing the need for PPE programs that address fit, functionality and inclusivity for diverse workforces. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the ruling, practical steps for ensuring compliance and strategies to enhance workplace safety through equitable PPE practices. Drawing on findings from The Safety Rack’s 2025 PPE Equity Report, this session will highlight the impact of inequitable PPE on worker safety and productivity and provide actionable insights for improving your PPE program. You’ll learn how one organization successfully aligned its PPE policies with OSHA’s requirements while promoting equity and inclusivity. By integrating regulatory compliance with equity-driven initiatives, safety professionals can foster safer, more inclusive workplaces where PPE supports – not hinders – employee safety and performance.