Which safety equipment is not approved by OSHA as of 1998?

Body belts were not approved by OSHA for fall protection in general industry as of 1998 because they do not provide adequate safety during falls. OSHA recognized that body belts could lead to serious injuries or fatalities, as they do not distribute the forces of a fall safely and may lead to internal injuries if a worker were to fall while wearing one.

Instead, harnesses are designed to distribute the forces across a worker’s body more effectively and provide better restraint and support in the event of a fall. Work gloves and goggles are widely accepted as essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for various tasks and environments, but they are not specifically associated with fall protection measures.