OSHA issues rule on roll-over protective structures standards

January 6, 2006—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments until January 30, 2006, on a direct final rule to reinstate its original roll-over protective structures (ROPS) standards for the construction and agriculture industries.

The direct final rule restores impact testing for protective frames on wheel-type tractors and an additional cold-temperature testing option under the construction standard. The direct final rule also contains minor plain language revisions that will improve comprehension and compliance with the standards.

For more information, see the December 28 Federal Register .