I work in Residential Construction, occassionally in Commercial Construction. I wear a kilt everyday.

I've been in construction for 14 years and have never heard of OSHA giving grief to anyone in Residential construction over what they wear. As someone else has already said, OSHA normally focuses their attention on larger works sites where heavy equipment is used, deep ditches are being dug, etc. OSHA is concerned about jobsite safety and is not likely to care what you are wearing other than what common sense dictates.

Wearing a kilt every day does have drawbacks that I live with. Sometimes I wear underwear just to add a bit of protection to my pieces parts. 2 weeks ago I got into Poison Ivy and was cursing my kilt for over a week, if you know what I mean. I haven't gone Regimental on the job sense.

My advice is this: Don't let anybody stop you from wearing your kilt ... use your own best judgement for when not to. OSHA regulations have a 'spirit' about them, so if you are keeping within the 'spirit' of their safety regs chances are you'll be just fine.

Of course, you're on your own if you get a ticket. LOL!!

Chris Webb