Personal Protective Equipment - Overview | OSHA.gov
Personal protective equipment is addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. OSHA requires that many categories of personal protective equipment meet or be equivalent to standards developed by the …
employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees and ensure its use. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection,
1910.132 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical ...
eCFR :: 29 CFR 1910.132 -- General requirements.
Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical ...
29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart I -- Personal Protective Equipment
Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical ...
PPE Requirements: Standard & Levels | SafetyCulture
Oct 24, 2024 · OSHA has a regulation that requires employers to provide Personal Protective Equipment to employees who are exposed to hazards. The OSHA has a standard for the use of PPE which is found in the general industry standard for personal protective equipment Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.132.
Back to Basics: OSHA PPE Requirements - EHS Daily Advisor
Feb 28, 2022 · OSHA clearly outlines their standards for PPE and the details about each different piece of equipment. The first step employers must take is a hazard assessment, meaning they must develop a comprehensive safety and health program to identify physical and health hazards in their workplace.
Personal Protective Equipment: Choosing and ... - Osha …
Apr 18, 2023 · Explore the essential role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in workplace safety, and learn how to select and use the right PPE for various job tasks and hazards to ensure maximum protection and compliance with safety regulations.
OSHA rule on PPE fit requirements under White House review
18 hours ago · Washington — OSHA’s final rule on fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction is undergoing a final review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.. The rule, sent to OIRA on Nov. 13, would align 1926.95 with PPE fit requirements in OSHA’s general industry and maritime standards. For example, 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) requires employers to ...
NIOSH Personal Protective Equipment Information (PPE-Info)
Feb 21, 2024 · The PPE-Info Database serves as a compendium of Federal regulations and consensus standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).