Dockworkers no longer need fall protection when working near water

The US Labor Department has removed a rule requiring fall protection for dockworkers near water. This means marine terminals no longer have to install guardrails or safety nets in these areas.

For decades, dockworkers had specific safety rules for working near water, like requiring guardrails or nets. This change means those specific rules are gone. Now, general safety rules apply, which are often less strict and leave more room for interpretation by employers.