AGENCY
INSTRUCTION
MIOSHA
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
DOCUMENT IDENTIFIER:
DATE:
MIOSHA-STD 08-1R2
October 7, 2011
SUBJECT: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard
ABSTRACT
I.
Purpose:
This instruction establishes polices and provides clarifications to
ensure uniform enforcement and interpretation of the PPE Standards.
II.
Scope:
This instruction applies agency-wide.
III.
References:
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-1968
Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.
B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-1989
Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.
C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-2003
Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
F-2412-2005.
E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
F-2413-2005.
F.
Construction Safety Standard Part 1. /R408.40114 et seq.,
General Rules.
G. Construction Safety Standard Part 6. /R408.40601 et seq.,
Personal Protective Equipment.
H. Construction Safety Standard Part 29. /R408.42901 et seq.,
Communication Towers.
I.
Construction Safety Standard Part 45. /R408.44501 et seq., Fall
Protection.
J.
MIOSHA Field Operations Manual (FOM), as amended.
K. General Industry Safety Standard Part 33. /R408.13301 et seq.,
Personal Protective Equipment.
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L. Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, R408.1001 et seq.,
P.A. 154 of 1974, as amended.
M. Occupational Health Standard Part 433. /R325.60001 et seq.,
Personal Protective Equipment.
IV.
Distribution:
MIOSHA Staff; OSHA Lansing Area Office; General; S-drive
Accessible; MIOSHA Weekly; and Internet Accessible.
V.
Cancellations:
None.
VI.
History:
History of previous versions include:
MIOSHA-STD-08-1R1, September 9, 2011
MIOSHA-STD-08-1, May 23, 2008.
VII.
Contact:
Barton G. Pickelman, Deputy Director
VIII.
Originator:
Douglas J. Kalinowski, Director
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Executive Summary
In May 2008, MIOSHA finalized and published Agency Instruction MIOSHA-STD-08-1
Application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards to ensure uniform enforcement and
interpretation of the three different PPE Standards (CS Part 6, GI Part 33 and GI Part 433). This
instruction describes inspection guidelines and enforcement interpretations for PPE hazard
assessment, selection and training; and each type of protection (eye, face, hand, head, body, foot,
and toe). The instruction also addresses employer obligation to pay for PPE, replacement of PPE
and citing violations of PPE requirements. Below is a summary of the major changes and
clarifications included in this instruction.
Significant Changes
Updated References to include CS Part 1 and Part 29.
Insert reference to “CS Part 29 Communications Towers” on page 11, under L(3)(b); delete the
reference to Part 6 Communication Towers in the same place.
Insert reference to “GI Part 33 Personal Protective Equipment” in Appendix B, on page 22,
between Part 21 and Part 38.
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I.
Purpose. This instruction establishes polices and provides clarifications to ensure
uniform enforcement and interpretation of the PPE Standards.
II.
Scope. This instruction applies agency-wide.
III.
References.
A.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-1968 Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection.
B.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-1989 Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection.
C.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-2003 Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection.
D.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-2412-2005.
E.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-2413-2005.
F.
Construction Safety Standard Part 1. /R408.40114 et seq., General Rules.
G.
Construction Safety Standard Part 6. /R408.40601 et seq., Personal Protective
Equipment.
H.
Construction Safety Standard Part 29. /R408.42901 et seq., Communication
Towers.
I.
Construction Safety Standard Part 45. /R408.44501 et seq., Fall Protection.
J.
MIOSHA Field Operations Manual (FOM), as amended.
K.
General Industry Safety Standard Part 33. /R408.13301 et seq., Personal
Protective Equipment.
L.
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, R408.1001 et seq., P.A. 154 of
1974, as amended.
M.
Occupational Health Standard Part 433. /R325.60001 et seq., Personal Protective
Equipment.
IV.
Distribution. MIOSHA Staff; OSHA Lansing Area Office; General; S-drive Accessible;
MIOSHA Weekly; and Internet Accessible.
V.
Cancellations. None.
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VI.
History: History of previous versions include:
MIOSHA-STD-08-1R1, September 9, 2011
MIOSHA-STD-08-1, May 23, 2008.
VII.
Contact. Barton G. Pickelman, Deputy Director
VIII.
Originator. Douglas J. Kalinowski, Director
IX.
Background. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) are contained in Subpart I of OSHA’s general
standards. The original standards were adopted in 1971 from established Federal
standards and national consensus standards.
In developing a proposed revision of Subpart I, the agency performed a comprehensive
review of the PPE standards. This review revealed several limitations and concerns with
respect to these standards. First, OSHA determined that many of the existing PPE
standards were outdated because they reflected knowledge and practices regarding PPE
as they existed in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Also, OSHA had obtained injury data and technical reports that showed injuries were
occurring to employees who were wearing PPE as well as to those employees who were
not wearing PPE. This indicated that, in some cases, significant improvements in PPE
design, acceptance, and use were needed.
Based on these concerns, OSHA developed revisions to the PPE standards. OSHA
revised the safety standards for eye and face protection (1910.133), head protection
(1910.135), and foot protection (1910.136) by referencing the latest editions of the
corresponding standards published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
For example, it now addresses filter lenses for protection against radiant energy.
The provisions of existing 1910.134 covering respiratory protection (formerly MIOSHA
Occupational Health Rule 3502 and currently Part 433) were the subject of separate
rulemaking actions and were not addressed in the revised standard.
The general requirements of existing 29 CFR 1910.132 (formerly MIOSHA Occupational
Health Rule 3501 and formerly MIOSHA General Industry Safety Standard Rule 3310)
were revised by adding provisions that:
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Require employers to select appropriate PPE based on the hazards present or
likely to be present in the workplace.
Prohibit the use of defective or damaged PPE.
Require that employees be trained so that each affected employee can properly
use the assigned PPE.
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As a result, MIOSHA promulgated the following PPE standards: Occupational Health
Standard Part 433, General Industry Safety Standard Part 33, and Construction Safety
Standard Part 6.
The Occupational Health Standard Part 433 includes non-mandatory Appendix A and
Appendix B, which address hazard assessment and PPE selection, to provide additional
guidance to employees and employers with regard to PPE for eyes, face, hands, and
respiratory protection.
X.
XI.
Organization of this Instruction. Appendices to this instruction are:
A.
Appendix A, Construction Safety Standards that have PPE Requirements.
B.
Appendix B, General Industry Safety Standards that have PPE Requirements.
C.
Appendix C, Occupational Health Standards that have PPE Requirements.
D.
Appendix D, PPE Payment.
Inspection Guidelines.
The Safety Officer (SO) or Industrial Hygienist (IH) shall specifically determine whether
the employer has assessed the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to
be present, which necessitate the use of PPE. Inspections of workplaces subject to the
PPE standards shall be conducted by the SO/IH in accordance with the FOM. While PPE
provisions in MIOSHA health and safety standards are similar, the standards are not
identical. Therefore, the SO/IH must specifically review the applicable rules to
determine which applies. Within a division, when a hazard is addressed in one standard
and not the other, the SO/IH may cross-cite the safety or health standard.
A.
PPE Hazard Assessment and Certification.
1.
General Industry. The SO/IH shall verify that the employer has conducted
a workplace hazard assessment, selected equipment for eye and face
protection, head, foot, and hand protection, and has a written certification
that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the
evaluation has been performed, and the dates of the hazard assessment.
The document must be identified as a certification of hazard assessment.
Employers may rely upon a PPE assessment conducted prior to adoption
of the current standards provided that the job conditions or PPE
requirements have not changed.
2.
Construction. The Construction Safety PPE Standard does not require a
formal assessment or written certification.
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3.
While evaluating the employer’s PPE assessment, the SO/IH should
remember that PPE is generally considered secondary protection and is not
a replacement for compliance with other rules or standards or good
engineering designs or practices. Eliminating a hazard, guarding to
contain a hazard, or barriers to isolate a hazard, may all mitigate or
eliminate the need for PPE.
B.
The SO/IH shall determine if the employer has selected and is having each
affected employee use the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee
from identified hazards, has communicated selection decisions to each affected
employee, and has selected PPE that properly fits each affected employee.
C.
The SO/IH shall assure that defective or damaged PPE is not in use.
D.
Training Requirements.
1.
General Industry. The SO/IH shall evaluate the employer’s training
programs to determine whether the programs meet the PPE standards
requirements. The SO/IH shall determine whether the employer has
trained each employee required to use eye and face protection, head, foot,
and hand protection on the following:
a)
When and why PPE is necessary.
b)
What PPE is necessary.
c)
How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE.
d)
The limitations of the PPE.
e)
The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE.
An employer may rely upon training that a previous employer had
provided an employee, or the knowledge and the ability to use PPE
properly that an employee has gained through his or her prior experience,
in determining if an employee has the requisite knowledge and skill.
The SO/IH shall determine whether each employee performs work
requiring the use of PPE can demonstrate an understanding of the required
training, and the ability to use PPE properly. Lack of an employee’s
knowledge in, or use of, assigned PPE would be indicative that the
employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.
The SO/IH shall determine whether changes in the workplace or in the
types of PPE used have made previous training obsolete.
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2.
E.
Training Certification.
1.
2.
F.
Construction. The Construction Safety PPE Standard does not include a
specific training requirement. Training is covered under Part 1 General
Rules, R408.40114, Employer Responsibilities; Accident Prevention
Program.
General Industry. The employer shall verify that each affected employee
has received and understands the required training through a written
certification that contains the name of each employee trained and the dates
of training, and that identifies the subject of the certification.
a)
If the employer relies upon training provided by another employer
to an employee or relies upon the knowledge and ability gained by
an employee through his or her work experience, the written
certification should contain the date the current employer
determined that prior training, or the employee’s knowledge and
ability, was adequate. The actual training date should not be used.
b)
The employer may use any convenient format that contains the
required information. It may be a single certification for all of its
employees, for an identified group of its employees (based on a
common task, type of exposure, or other appropriate
characteristic), or for one or more named employees, provided the
document contains the required information.
c)
The certification document needs only to indicate that it is a
certification of training for the PPE being used by the employee. It
needs not identify the specific category (e.g., eye and face
protection), type (e.g., goggles), or model of PPE covered by the
certification.
Construction. The Construction Safety PPE standard does not require a
written PPE training certification.
Eye and Face Protection. Where such protection is necessary, SO/IHs shall verify
whether employers provide their affected employees with eye and face protection
as required. The employer must ensure that each affected employee uses
protective eye and face wear that fits properly and protects against specific
workplace hazards. In addition, the employer should ensure that the protective eye
and face wear is comfortable, provides unrestricted vision and movement, is
durable and clean, and provides unrestricted functioning of any other required
PPE.
1.
General Industry Safety - Part 33, R 408.13311 – R 408.13369.
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2.
Occupational Health (GI) - Part 433, R 325.60008 and R 325.60009.
3.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40623 and R 408.40624.
4.
Enforcement Interpretations.
a)
Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields)
meeting the pertinent requirements of these sections are
acceptable.
b)
The SO/IH shall assure that each employee who wears prescription
lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards is
wearing eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its
design, or protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses
without disturbing the proper position of the prescriptive lenses.
c)
ANSI Certification.
(1)
For General Industry, protective eye and face devices
purchased after July 5, 1994 shall comply with ANSI
Z87.1-1989, or shall be demonstrated by the employer to be
equally effective. Eye and face protective devices
purchased before July 5, 1994 shall comply with the ANSI
Z87.1-1968 or shall be demonstrated by the employer to be
equally effective.
(2)
For Construction, all protective eye and face devices shall
comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989. The Construction Safety,
Part 6 standard has a misprint, listing ANSI Z87.1-1991,
which is incorrect.
(3)
In general, the use of eye and face devices certified as
meeting a more current version of the ANSI Z87.1 standard
may be considered de minimis.
d)
The SO/IH shall assure that each affected employee using
protective eyewear with filter lenses has eyewear with a shade
number appropriate for the work being performed for protection
from injurious light radiation. When goggle and helmet lenses are
worn together, the shade value of the goggle and helmet lenses can
be summed to satisfy the shade requirements.
e)
Photochromic or auto-darkening lenses change from light to dark
depending on the amount of ultraviolet light they are exposed to.
Photochromic lenses are used in welding helmets and in safety
glasses.
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f)
g)
(1)
Auto-darkening welding filter lenses meeting ANSI Z87.12003 requirements are marked with a “V” indicating
photochromic lens. Example: Manufacturer “K” would
have a welding lens marked “K Z87V.” The SO/IH shall
not cite an employer if an employee is wearing autodarkening welding filter lenses that meet ANSI Z87.12003.
(2)
Auto-darkening lenses on safety glasses are not approved
for indoor use unless their use does not create a hazard. If
employees are using auto-darkening lenses outdoors or if
their use indoors does not create an identifiable hazard, it is
considered de minimis and no citation will be issued.
Tinted, Colored, and Mirrored Lenses.
(1)
The SO/IH shall assure that each affected employee using
protective eyewear with tinted lenses has eyewear
appropriate for the hazard(s) identified in the hazard
assessment. Care should be exercised in conjunction with
wearing such lenses for driving vehicles with tinted
windshields or for night driving. Some polarized lenses
may present viewing problems when reading liquid crystal
displays. Some tinted lenses may absorb certain
wavelengths of visual displays or signs, rendering them
unreadable.
(2)
Indoor/Outdoor lens tints offer protection for indoor as well
as outdoor work. These lenses do not change when
walking in or out of direct sunlight.
(3)
If an employee is wearing safety glasses that meet ANSI
Z87.1-2003 with tinted lenses and the tint does not create
an identifiable hazard, it is considered de minimis and no
citation will be issued.
Sewing Machine Operator Eye Protection. As part of the required
workplace assessment, the employer must assess the PPE needs of
sewing machine operators. The following guidelines will
generally apply to eye protection for operators:
(1)
If the sewing machine is not designed or guarded to contain
a broken needle, eye protection will be required.
(2)
Eye guards are usually made of clear plastic and should not
be confused with needle guides or guards designed to
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protect the operator’s finger. Properly mounted and
adjusted, the eye guard will keep a broken needle from
coming back at the operator.
G.
(3)
The SO/IH must consider the guard’s shape (flat or
curved), its location, and the operator’s proximity to other
machines when evaluating eye protection needs. If the
operator is only exposed to a single machine, located
directly in front of them, frontal protection may be all that
is required.
(4)
Protective eye and face devices must comply with ANSI
Z87.1-1989 or the devices shall be demonstrated by the
employer to be equally effective. If an employer is
following a newer version of the ANSI standard, the
employer will typically be considered in compliance.
Hand Protection.
1.
General Industry Safety - Part 33, R 408.13392.
2.
Occupational Health (GI) - Part 433, R 325.60010 and R 325.60011.
3.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40626.
4.
Enforcement Interpretations.
a)
The SO/IH shall assure that each affected employee is using gloves
that are appropriate for the hazard(s) identified in the hazard
assessment. Employees who have hand/skin exposure to
metalworking fluids (MWFs) and additives may need to wear
gloves to prevent the fluids from contacting their skin (especially
when there are cut or abrasions on the skin).
The SO/IH shall ensure that employees are protected from both
point-of-operation hazards and exposure to hazardous MWFs or
additives.
When an employee is exposed to hazardous MWFs and/or
additives at a machine with moving parts, the SO/IH shall consider
the following:
(1)
If the machine can be adequately guarded so that the
employee can wear chemical resistant gloves.
(2)
If the employer can change to a less hazardous MWF
and/or additive.
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(3)
H.
If the employer can engineer the job by providing a
combination of guards, devices, and hand tools to eliminate
glove contact with moving parts or skin contact with
MWFs.
b)
The SO/IH shall assess glove permeation rates to determine glove
effectiveness and change frequency.
c)
Whenever gloves are required, the SO/IH shall ensure that gloves
are available in appropriate sizes. Gloves that are too tight or too
large can create ergonomic and other hazards.
d)
The effectiveness of skin barrier creams is limited, and when used
must be applied frequently.
Head Protection. Hard hats or protective helmets shall resist penetration by
objects, absorb the shock of a blow, be water-resistant, and have slow-burning
properties. Manufacturers’ instructions explaining proper adjustment and
replacement of the suspension and headband should be followed. Employers shall
replace protective helmets and their suspension systems when damaged or
deteriorated, and at intervals specified by the manufacturer. For additional
information on head protection, see OSHA Publication 3151-12R-2003, Personal
Protective Equipment.
Head protection must comply with ANSI Z89.1-1986 or shall be demonstrated by
the employer to be equally effective. If an employer is following a newer version
of the ANSI standard, the employer will typically be considered in compliance.
1.
General Industry Safety - Part 33, R 408.13370 – 408.13378
2.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40621 and 408.40622.
3.
Enforcement Interpretations.
Hard Hats – Religious Exemptions for employees belonging to the Old
Order Amish or the Sikh Dharma Brotherhood. The Old Order Amish
dress is a wide brimmed black felt hat. The Sikh Dharma Brotherhood
dress is to tie the hair in a Rishi knot on the crown of the head to be
covered by a cotton cloth known as a turban whenever in public.
a)
Employers of persons belonging to the Old Order Amish or the
Sikh Dharma Brotherhood will not be cited for a violation of the
head protection equipment requirements if: [Rule 3370(1)]
(1)
The employee has informed their employer of their
religious convictions.
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(2)
I.
J.
The employee has been instructed on the head hazards in
their work area.
b)
A citation will normally be issued if the employee has not been
instructed on the overhead hazards, or is not wearing the traditional
head covering as required by their religion.
c)
Exemptions only apply to Old Order Amish and the Sikh Dharma
Brotherhood. At this time, we are not aware of any other religious
order that would be affected by this policy.
Body Protection.
1.
General Industry Safety - Part 33, R 408.13394.
2.
Occupational Health (GI) - Part 433, R 325.60002.
3.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40626.
4.
Enforcement Interpretations. Some body protection (e.g., cooling/ice
vests, bullet proof vests, and cut resistant sleeves) may appear to be PPE,
but are not covered by any standard. If there is a recognized serious health
and safety hazard for which there is no specific standard, the hazard can be
addressed through the General Duty Clause with body protection
identified as one possible means of abatement. This is not to be
interpreted as a general requirement to provide body protection not
covered by the PPE Standard.
Foot and/or Toe Protection. Protective footwear must comply with ANSI
Z41-1991 or shall be demonstrated by the employer to be equally effective. If an
employer is following a newer version of the ANSI standard or the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-2412-2005 and F-2413-2005, the
employer will typically be considered in compliance.
1.
General Industry Safety - Part 33, R 408.13383 – R 408.13386.
2.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40625.
3.
Enforcement Interpretations.
a)
General industry employers must provide, at no cost to the
employee, all forms of foot or toe protection, except for safety toe
footwear (safety shoes). The cost of standard safety shoes can be
determined between the employer and the employee or as covered
by a collective bargaining agreement. If specialized safety shoes
are required, such as built-in metatarsal guards or conductive soles,
the employer must provide at no cost to the employee.
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b)
K.
L.
XII.
(1)
Document the type and extent of hazard(s) to be protected
against: impact, electrical shock, puncture, laceration,
chemical exposure, excessive heat, etc.
(2)
Describe the type(s) of protection required.
(3)
Document the areas, locations, or activities where the
protection is required.
(4)
Document any injuries or illnesses related to employees’
feet.
Electrical Protection.
1.
General Industry Safety - Part 33, R 408.13387.
2.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40641.
Fall Protection.
1.
M.
When recommending a citation for protective footwear (foot
protection or toe protection or both), you must provide the
following information:
General Industry Safety a)
Act 154, Section 11(a).
b)
Part 33, R 408.13390.
2.
Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40631 – R 408.40635.
3.
Enforcement Interpretations.
a)
General Industry. The SO/IH shall recommend a general duty
violation for lack of fall protection when employees are exposed to
a fall hazard four feet or greater when not covered by a specific
standard. If the fall hazards are above 25 feet, use Rule 3390(1).
b)
Construction Safety. Use Part 29 for Communication Towers
only. Refer to Part 45 for all other fall protection requirements.
Drowning Protection. Construction Safety - Part 6, R 408.40636.
Additional Requirements of the Standards.
A.
Employer Obligation to Pay for PPE.
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1.
Act 154, Section 11(d) establishes legislative authority to require
employer payment for PPE.
2.
The PPE standards delineate specific requirements regarding the
employer’s obligation to provide PPE to employees.
3.
The PPE standards require employers to provide and to pay for most PPE
required by the company for the worker to do his or her job safely and in
compliance with MIOSHA standards. Where equipment is personal in
nature and may be used by workers off the job, the matter of who pays for
the PPE may be left to labor-management negotiations.
Examples of PPE that would not normally be used away from the
worksites include, but are not limited to: welding gloves, wire mesh
gloves, respirators, specialty glasses, and gloves (e.g., designated for laser
or ultraviolet radiation protection), face shields, and rubber gloves.
An example of PPE that is personal in nature and often used away from
the worksite is non-specialty prescription safety glasses. Failure of the
employer to pay for PPE that is not personal and not used away from the
job is a violation and shall be cited.
4.
The employer is not obligated to pay for normal everyday clothing even if
used as PPE (e.g., long sleeved shirts or long pants used by an outdoor
worker for protection against scratches or poison ivy).`
5.
MIOSHA does not require payment for such items as hair nets, beard
covers, aprons, uniforms, and overalls used for cleanliness or sanitary
purposes. However, other governmental agencies may have rules
covering this type of equipment or clothing.
6.
In order to accommodate those work situations where workers provide
their own PPE without compromising employee protection, the employer
must assure the adequacy of such equipment including proper
maintenance and sanitation of the equipment.
7.
The PPE payment rule recognizes that employees may wish to use PPE
they already own. If the employer determines that the PPE is adequate and
allows them to use it instead of the one the employer has provided at no
cost to employees, then the rule does not require the employer to
reimburse the employee. However, the rule also makes clear that
employers cannot require employees to provide their own PPE or to pay
for their own PPE, unless such PPE is specifically exempted by the
standard. The employee’s use of PPE that he or she owns must be
completely voluntary and not a condition of employment, continuing
employment, or a condition for placement in a job.
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B.
C.
Replacement of PPE. See Appendix D.
1.
The PPE standards require employers to pay for replacement PPE, if
necessary due to wear and tear on the previous equipment or if the
equipment is lost due to the work environment. Replacement PPE must be
provided before the employee is re-exposed to the hazard.
2.
Employers do not have to bear the cost of replacing PPE that the employee
has lost, even if it is a single instance. The PPE may be considered “lost”
if the employee comes to work without the issued PPE.
3.
The rule does not prohibit employers from sending employees home to
retrieve the PPE or from charging an employee for replacement PPE when
the employee fails to bring the PPE back to the workplace.
4.
Employers are free to develop and implement workplace rules, such as
reasonable and appropriate disciplinary policies, replacement schedules,
and allowances, to ensure that employees have and use the PPE that the
employer has provided at no cost to employees.
5.
If the employee has provided PPE at his/her own cost that is no longer
adequate, then the employer must pay for the replacement PPE that is
required to comply with the rule, unless the employee voluntarily decides
to provide and pay for his or her own replacement PPE, which may occur
if the employee wants personalized or upgraded PPE. However, the
employer must pay for replacement PPE if the employee no longer
volunteers his or her own PPE for workplace use.
6.
Collective bargaining or other employer/employee agreements may
establish the process for replacement of PPE not due to wear and tear or
loss due to the work environment.
7.
Collective bargaining or other employer/employee agreements may
establish the process for replacement of personal items such as
prescription safety glasses or steel-toed shoes/work boots.
Permissible Use of PPE.
1.
An employer may allow PPE to be used off of the job site. However, they
still must provide the required PPE at no cost to employees, even if use of
the PPE is allowed off-site.
NOTE: Some substance-specific MIOSHA standards require that PPE
remain at the job site.
2.
An employer may require that PPE provided at no cost to the employee
remain at the worksite in, for example, lockers or other storage facilities.
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NOTE: If an employer requires, for any reason, employees to leave their
non-specialty safety-toe protective footwear (including steel-toe shoes or
steel-toe boots) and non-specialty safety eyewear at the worksite, then the
employer must provide that PPE at no cost to employees.
3.
D.
XIII.
Employers can use policies such as allowances, replacement schedules,
and fair and uniformly enforced work rules to ensure that employees
properly use and care for employer-provided PPE. The policies must
ensure that employees receive replacement PPE at no cost to them as
required by the rule.
Other PPE Guidance and Information.
1.
Reflective Clothing. SO/IHs shall cite Section 11(a) of the MIOSH Act,
for failure to provide employees high visibility, reflective, or warning
clothing or vests for any hazards identified.
2.
Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing. Employers are required to provide, at no
cost to employees, FR clothing for applications such as, but not limited to,
the handling of flammable chemicals.
Violations of PPE Requirements.
A.
When citing lack of PPE required by a standard and citing an inadequate PPE
assessment, the violations shall generally be grouped.
B.
When multiple violations of PPE requirements are related to a single exposure,
the violations shall generally be grouped.
C.
When appropriate PPE is being used, but there is no written certification to verify
that the hazard assessment was performed, the SO/IH will recommend an “other
than serious” violation.
D.
When an employer has not assessed an area (e.g., missed a portion of the
workplace or a specific work operation), the SO/IH will recommend a violation
for an incomplete assessment.
E.
When the SO/IH disagrees with the findings of a PPE assessment, a violation will
be recommended for the appropriate rule to address the lack of PPE but not the
assessment.
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Appendix A
Construction Safety Standards that have PPE Requirements
Part 1. GENERAL RULES
R408.40114. Employer responsibilities; accident prevention program.
Rule 114.(g)(iii) Instruction in the written program regarding the use of PPE for each
employee entering a confined space.
R408.40120. Work in hazardous spaces.
Rule 120. Fall protection.
R408.40121. Confined or enclosed spaces.
Rule 121.(1) Instruct employees on the use of PPE required.
Part 6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The entire standard.
Part 7. WELDING AND CUTTING
R408.40711. Employer and employee responsibilities.
Rule 711.(1)(c) Employer assure the use of PPE.
Rule 711.(2)(b) Employee use required PPE.
R408.40713. Working in a confined space.
Rule 713.(5) Safety harness and lifeline.
R408.40751. Personal protective equipment.
Rule 751. Face, eye, hand, arm, body, and foot.
Part 8. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS
R408.40821. Storage of material in bins or hoppers.
Rule 821.(3) Personal fall arrest system.
Part 9. EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SHORING
R408.40932 Excavation, consideration of soil types; water; slide hazards.
Rule 932.(3) Use of safety harness and lifeline.
Part 10. LIFTING AND DIGGING EQUIPMENT
R408.41001a. Adoption of federal OSHA standards.
Rule 1001a.(5) Helicopters.
(e) Eye protection and hard hats and clothing.
(j) Rubber gloves.
R408.41018a. Work platforms; safety equipment; travel rate; crane operator; platform load; arc
welding; crane operation; adverse weather conditions; leaving suspended platform.
Rule1018a.(1) Fall protection.
R408.41023a. Energized parts clearances; grounding and notification.
Rule 1023a.(3) Wear required PPE.
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R 408.41028a Hammerhead tower crane; operating requirement.
Rule 1028a.(8) Fall protection.
Part 11. FIXED AND PORTABLE LADDERS
R408.41112. Training requirements.
Rule 1112(2)(a) The nature of fall hazards in the work area.
R408.41113. General requirements.
Rule 1113(4) Fall protection system.
Part 12. SCAFFOLDS AND SCAFFOLD PLATFORMS
R408.41209. Training requirements.
Rule 1209.(1)(a) Training by a qualified person on fall protection.
Rule 1209.(3)(b) Retraining on fall protection.
R408.41212. Accumulation of tools, material, or debris prohibited; weather conditions; slippery
conditions; electrical hazards; rope protection; fall protection.
Rule 1212.(2) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.41213. Guardrails; fall arrest devices.
Rule 1213.(3) Fall arrest system shall be worn.
Rule 1213.(6) A competent person shall evaluate the use of fall protection.
R408.41219. Protection from falling objects.
Rule 1219.(1) Hard hats.
R408.41234. Multilevel suspension scaffolds.
Rule 1234.(3) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.41237. Boatswain’s chair.
Rule 1237.(3) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.41238 Float Scaffolds.
Rule 1238.(7) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.41243. Rough terrain forklift truck scaffolds; equipment requirements; employee safety
requirements.
Rule 1243.(9) Personal fall arrest system.
Rule 1243.(19) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.41256b. Repair bracket scaffolds.
Rule 1256b.(5) Personal fall arrest system anchorage.
R408.41264. Window jacket scaffolds.
Rule 1264.(4) Fall protection.
Part 13. MOBILE EQUIPMENT
§1926.603. Pile Driving Equipment.
(a) General requirements.
(8) Safety belt lanyard.
§1926.604. Site Clearing.
(a) General requirements.
(1) Employees engaged in site clearing shall be protected from hazards of irritant and
toxic plants and suitably instructed in the first aid treatment available.
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§1926.605. Marine Operations and Equipment.
(d) First-aid and lifesaving equipment.
(3) U.S. Coast Guard-approved work vests or buoyant vests.
Part 14. TUNNELS, SHAFTS, CAISSONS, AND COFFERDAMS
R408.41462. Safety generally.
Rule 1462.(14)(g) All employees shall be instructed in the use of PPE.
R408.41465. Protective clothing or equipment.
Rule 1465. Safety toe rubber boots and protective helmet.
R408.41472. Shafts; supports; inspections; lifelines.
Rule 1472.(2) Safety harness and lifeline.
R408.41478. Personnel hoists.
Rule 1478.(6) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.41482. Caisson excavation; employee protection.
Rule 1482.(6) Lanyard and body harness.
Rule 1482.(7) Lanyard and body harness.
Part 16. POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
R408.41627. Clearances.
Rule 1627.(1)(a)(i) Gloves and sleeves.
R408.41630. Work over and near water.
Rule 1630. Protection from drowning.
R408.41632. Rubber protective equipment.
Rule 1632.(1) Rubber insulating gloves and rubber insulating sleeves.
R408.41633. Head protection.
Rule 1633. Helmet.
R408.41634. Lineman’s belt, safety strap, lifelines, lanyards, and personal climbing equipment.
Rule 1634. Lineman’s belt, safety strap, lifelines, lanyards, and personal climbing
equipment.
R408.41635. Lineman’s belt and safety strap.
Rule 1635.(1) Lineman’s belt and safety strap.
R408.41649. Live-line, bare-handed work.
Rule 1649(1)(a) Training on live-line, bare-hand technique.
Rule 1649.(1)(g) Conductive shoes, leg clips, or other conductive clothing.
R408.41651. Work near energized equipment facilities.
Rule 1651.(2)(b) Protective equipment.
Part 17. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
R408.41733. Battery room; safety equipment; charging battery.
Rule 1733.(2) Face and eye protection, rubber gloves, and aprons.
Part 19. TOOLS
R408.41931. Employer and employees; responsibilities.
Rule 1931.(2)(a) Personal protective equipment.
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R408.41936. Cleaning with compressed air.
Rule 1936.(4) Personal protective equipment.
R408.41937. Powered staplers and nailers.
Rule 1937.(4) Eye protection.
R408.41943. Powder-actuated tool operation.
Rule 1943.(1) Eye, head, and face protection.
R408.41960. Abrasive wheels generally.
Rule 1960.(4) Eye protection.
Part 20. DEMOLITION
R408.42041. Removal of chimneys, stacks, and walls.
Rule 2041.(8) Safety belts, lanyards, and lifelines.
R408.42043. Removal of structural steel.
Rule 2043.(2) Personal protective devices.
Part 21. GUARDING OF WALKING AND WORKING AREAS
R408.42130. Training Requirements.
Rule 2130.(2)(a) The nature of fall hazards in the work area.
R408.42131. Roof work.
Rule 2131.(2) Fall Protection.
Part 22. SIGNALS, SIGNS, TAGS, AND BARRICADES
R408.42223. Traffic control.
Rule 2223.(8) Vest, shirt, or jacket and color requirements.
Rule 2223.(9) Inspect garment before use.
Rule 2223.(10) Head, eye, and foot protection.
R408.42225(1) Placement, removal, relocation and use of traffic control devices from a moving
vehicle; handholds.
Part 24. TAR KETTLES
R408.42407. Material handling.
Rule 2407.(12) Clothing and shoes.
Part 25. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
R408.42518. Reinforcing steel.
Rule 2518.(1) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.42520. Concrete mixing, pouring, and floating.
Rule 2520.(12) Head, face, and eye protection.
Rule 2520.(13) Fall arrest system.
R408.42521. Forms and shoring generally.
Rule 2521.(3) Personal fall arrest system.
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Part 26. STEEL ERECTION
R408.42645. Fall protection.
Rule 2645.(1) Personal fall arrest systems.
Rule 2645.(3) Fall protection.
R408.42646. Connectors.
Rule 2646.(1)(c) Personal fall arrest system.
R408.42651. Criteria for fall protection equipment; custody of fall protection.
Rule 2651.(1) Personal fall arrest systems.
Rule 2651.(2) Fall arrest system.
R408.42653. Training.
Rule 2653.(2)(b)(ii) The use and operation of personal fall arrest systems.
NON-MANDATORY APPENDICIES.
APPENDIX G – Fall Protection.
Part 27. BLASTING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES
R408.42757. Pre-blast blaster responsibilities; stationing flagman during blasting.
Rule 2757.(2) Flagmen protective equipment.
Part 28. PERSONNEL HOISTING IN STEEL ERECTION
R408.42809. Personnel hoisting.
Rule 2809.(2)(a) Personal fall arrest system.
Part 29. COMMUNICATION TOWERS
R408.42913. Emergency Response.
Rule 42913.(2)(b) Provide personal protective equipment needed to conduct elevated
rescues.
R408.42934. Personnel lifting.
Rule 2934.(2)(b) Employees shall be provided with personal protective equipment
including fall protection equipment.
R408.42910 Fall protection.
Rule 2910.(1) Fall protection systems.
Part 30. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
R408.43005. Employer responsibility.
Rule 3005. Personal protective equipment shall be provided.
Part 50. TELECOMMUNICATIONS (for General Industry adopted under Part 30)
§1910.268 – Telecommunications.
(b)(2) Battery handling.
(i) Eye protection, gloves, and aprons.
(b)(7) Approach distances to exposed energized overhead power lines and parts.
(i) Insulating gloves.
§1910.268(e) Tools and personal protective equipment – Generally.
§1910.268 (f) Rubber insulating equipment.
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§1910.268(g) Personal climbing equipment.
(2) Telecommunication lineman’s body belts, safety straps, and lanyards.
§1910.268(i) Other tools and personal protective equipment.
(1) Head protection.
(2) Eye protection.
§1910.268(j) Vehicle-mounted material handling devices and other mechanical equipment.
(2) Scrapers, loaders, dozers, graders, and tractors.
(ii) Eye protection.
§1910.268(m) Grounding for employee protection – pole lines.
(5) Insulating gloves.
§1910.268(n) Overhead lines.
(7) Outside work platforms – safety straps and body belts.
(8) Other elevated locations – safety straps and body belts.
(11) Handling poles near energized power conductors.
(iv) Insulating gloves.
§1910.268(p) Microwave transmission.
(1) Eye protection.
(3) Protective measures. Personal protective equipment.
§1910.268(q) Tree trimming electrical hazards.
(2) Working in proximity to electrical hazards.
(vi) Rubber footwear.
Part 31. DIVING OPERATIONS
R408.43132. Procedures during dive; hand-held power tools and equipment.
Rule 3132.(7) Insulated gloves.
R408.43158. Equipment; weights and harnesses.
Rule 3158.(2) Safety harness.
Part 32. AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS
R408.43214. Fall protection.
Rule 3214.(1) Safety harness and lanyard.
Rule 3214.(2) Body belt with lanyard.
R408.43209. Electrical hazards.
Rule 3209. (2)(a) Insulated or guarded from the energized part by gloves or gloves and
sleeves.
Part 45. FALL PROTECTION
See entire standard.
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Appendix B
General Industry Safety Standards that have PPE Requirements
Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R408.10013. Personal protective equipment.
Rule 13(1)(2)(3). Design, construction, maintenance, and sanitation of personal
protective equipment.
R408.10015. Housekeeping.
Rule 5 Vegetation – personal protective equipment.
R408.10016. Work in confined or hazardous spaces.
Rule 2(a) Provide and use a safety belt attached to a lifeline.
R408.10036. Air under pressure.
Rule 2 Personal protective equipment while using air under pressure.
Part 1A. ABRASIVE WHEELS
R408.10121. General requirements.
Rule 121(d) Safety glasses and face shield.
Part 3. FIXED LADDERS
R408.10354 Personal fall protection system.
Rule 354(1) Personal fall protection used.
R408.10371 Test methods for personal fall arrest systems.
Rule 371. Test procedures for personal fall arrest systems.
Part 5. SCAFFOLDING
R408.10511. General requirements.
Rule 511(1) Safety belt, lanyard, and lifeline.
R408.10513. Construction.
Rule 513.(2) Lifeline and safety belt.
Rule 511(8) Lifeline and safety belt.
R408.10525. Swinging scaffolds.
Rule 525(7) Safety belt and lifeline.
R408.10529. Boatswain’s chair.
Rule 529.(3) Safety belt and lifeline.
R408.10532. Working surfaces; steep slopes.
Rule 532(1) Safety belt and lifeline.
R408.10575. Hoisting machines; suspended equipment; 2 and 4-point suspended working
platforms; single-point suspended platforms; ground-rigged working platforms;
intermittently stabilized platforms; button-guide stabilized platforms; supported
equipment; suspension wire ropes and rope connections.
Rule 575(12)(l) Horizontal lifeline or anchorage with fall arrest system on platform with
restricted emergency egress.
Rule 575(12)(m) Vertical lifeline as part of fall arrest system and anchorage points.
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Rule 575(13)(b) Single-point suspended platform. Fall arrest system, lifeline, and
anchorage.
R408.10592. Personal fall protection.
Rule 592. Personal fall protection.
Part 11. POLISHING, BUFFING AND ABRADING
R408.11111 Operator personal protection.
Rule 1111(a). Goggles, faceshield.
Rule 1111(b). Belly pad or apron.
Part 12. WELDING
R408.11211 Employer and employee responsibilities.
Rule 1211(b) Face and eye protection and foot protection.
Rule 1211(c) Gloves, aprons, hearing protection, respirators, lifelines, safety belts and
lanyards.
Rule 1211(d) Safety glasses, face shields.
Part 18. OVERHEAD CRANES
R408.11859 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 1859(1) Use PPE.
Rule 1859(2) Overhead hazard (top of load 5 foot).
Rule 1859(3) Safety harness and lanyard or fall arrest device (as prescribed in
construction Part 45).
Part 20. UNDERHUNG CRANES
R408.12026 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 2026 Personal protective equipment.
Part 21. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
R408.12164 Electric trucks.
Rule 2164(9)(a) Provide PPE as prescribed in Part 33 and in Part 433, where exposure to
injurious or corrosive electrolyte solutions exist.
Part 33. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The entire standard.
Part 38. HAND TOOLS
R408.13865. Powered staplers and nailers.
Rule 3865(4) Eye protection (staplers and nailers).
Part 40. ELECTRICAL SAFETY RELATED WORK PRACTICES
R408.14005. Working on or near exposed energized parts.
Rule 4005(6)(a) Insulated by PPE when in the vicinity of energized overhead power
lines.
R408.14009. Safeguards for personnel working in electrical hazard areas.
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Rule 4009(1) and (2) Provide and maintain electrical protective equipment for the
specific parts of the body.
Rule 4009(4) Non-conductive head protection.
Part 42. FORGING
R408.14232 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 4232(1) Protective goggles or spectacles.
Rule 4232(2) Head protection.
Rule 4232(3) Foot or toe protection.
Rule 4232(4) Other PPE: aprons, spats, and specialty gloves.
Part 44. FOUNDRIES
R408.14421 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 4421(1) and (2) Eye protection and foot protection.
Rule 4421(3) Body protection while performing hydrostatic testing.
Part 45. DIE CASTING
R408.14511 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 4511(1) and (2) Eye protection with side shields and face shield.
Rule 4511(3) Spats, leggings, moulder’s shoes provided at no expense.
Part 50. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
R408.15003 Employer responsibility.
Rule 5003 References R408.15001 that PPE should be provided as required in Part 33.
R1910.268(e) Tools and personal protective equipment—Generally.
Rule 268(e) Provide, use, and inspect PPE.
R1910.268(f) Rubber insulating equipment.
Rule 268(f)(2) and (3) Mark and periodically retest insulated gloves.
R1910.268(g) Personal climbing equipment.
Rule 268(g) Provide, use, and inspect safety belts and straps.
R1910.268 (i) Other tools and personal protective equipment.
Rule 268(i)(1) and (2) Head protection and eye protection.
R1910.268 (j) Vehicle-mounted material handling devices and other mechanical equipment.
Rule 268(j)(2)(ii) Eye protection.
R1910.268 (n) Overhead lines.
Rule 268(n)(7)(8) Safety straps and body belts.
Rule 268(n)(11)(iv) Insulated gloves when handling the pole.
R1910.268 (p) Microwave transmission.
Rule 268(p)(1) and (3) Eye protection and other PPE.
R1910.268 (q) Tree trimming electrical hazards.
Rule 268 (q)(2)(vi) Rubber footwear.
Part 51. LOGGING
R408.15120. Personal protective equipment generally. Requirements.
Rule 5120(1) and (2) Inspection and maintenance.
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R408.15122. Protective helmets.
Rule 5122. Protective helmet.
R408.15123. Eye and face protection.
Rule 5123(1) Eye protection.
Rule 5123(2) Face protection.
R408.15124. Gloves.
Rule 5124(1) Gloves.
R408.15125. Foot and leg protection.
Rule 5125(1) Foot protection.
Rule 5125(2) Leg protection.
Part 52. SAWMILLS
R408.15211 Employer responsibilities.
Rule 5211(c) Head protection
Rule 5211(d) Eye protection, if impact resistance is not required, steel wire, nylon mesh
screen, or equivalent mounted on protective helmet.
Rule 5211(e) Life jackets over water.
R408.15231 Chippers and hogs.
Rule 5231(6) Safety belt and lanyard.
Part 53. TREE TRIMMING
R408.15313 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 5313(1) and (2) Eye protection and head protection.
Rule 5313(3) A safety belt, safety strap, tree trimming saddle belt, or rope saddle.
Rule 5313(6) Orange colored jacket or vest in vehicular traffic.
Rule 5313(7) Protective clothing for tree spraying.
R408.15331 Climbing.
Rule 5331(1) Safety belt, saddle belt, or rope saddle.
Part 54. GROUNDSKEEPING
R408.15411 Employer responsibility.
Rule 5411(b) Provide personal protective equipment.
R408.15413 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 5413(2) and (4) Eye protection and foot protection.
Part 57. OIL AND GAS DRILLING
R408.15712. Personal protective equipment and methods.
Rule 5712(1) Personal protective equipment.
Rule 5712(5) Hair protection.
Rule 5712(6) Personal protective equipment and eye wash.
R408.15713. Safety belt, lifeline, and lanyard use.
Rule 5713(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) Provide, inspect, and maintain safety belt, harness, lifeline, and
lanyard.
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Part 58. AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS
R408.15832 Electrical hazards.
Rule 5832(4) Insulated bucket, gloves and sleeves comply with subrule (2)(a), (2)(b),
and (3).
Rule 5832(7) Safety harness and lanyard, except in-plant used on a level surface and
equipped with a platform.
Rule 5836 (1) Safety harness.
R408.15836(2) Body belt with a restraint device with the lanyard.
Part 59. HELICOPTORS
R408.15915. Personal protective equipment; loose clothing.
Rule 5915(1) and (2) Non-emergency use; eye protection – rotor wash and head
protection with chin strap.
Part 63. PULP, PAPER AND PAPERBOARD MILLS
R408.16313. Personal protective equipment.
Rule 6313(2) Life jacket or safety belt and lifeline.
Rule 6313(3) Cleaning and sanitation.
Rule 6313(4) and (5) and (6) Eye protection and head protection and foot protection.
Rule 6313(7) Aprons, gloves, rubber boots, and metal or plastic toe or metatarsal foot.
R408.16333. Vessels, bin, and cooker entry.
Rule 6333(1) A lifeline and safety harness or safety belt when entering a vessel, tank,
digester, bin, or cooker without an access door at ground or floor level.
Part 71. LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING
R408.17111 Employer responsibility.
Rule 7111(c) Face and eye protection.
Rule 7111(d) Aprons, gloves, and other PPE for acids and caustics.
Part 72. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
R408.17213 Personal protective equipment.
Rule 7213(1) Eye protection.
Rule 7213(2) Rubber gloves, aprons, boots, welding helmets.
Part 73. FIRE BRIGADES
R408.17314 Personal protective equipment generally.
Rule 7314(3) Protective clothing for foot and leg, hand, body, face, eye, and head.
R408.17315 Foot and leg protection.
Rule 7315(1) Foot and leg.
R408.17316 Body protection.
Rule 7316 Body.
R408.17317 Hand protection.
Rule 7317 Hand.
R408.17318 Head, eye, and face protection.
Rule 7318(1)(2) Head, eye, and face.
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Part 74. FIREFIGHTING
R408.17431. Personal protective equipment.
Rule 7431(4) Foot, leg, hand, body, face, eye and head.
R408.17432. Protective clothing for emergency operations.
Rule 7432 Coats, trousers, and coveralls.
R408.17433. Head, eye, and face protection.
Rule 7433 Head, eye, and face.
R408.17434. Foot and leg protection.
Rule 7434 Foot and leg.
R408.17435. Hand protection.
Rule 7435 Hand.
Part 86. ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION
R1910.269(g) Personal protective equipment.
Rule 269(g) Use, inspection and maintenance of fall protection, fall arrest equipment,
body belts, safety straps, lanyards, lifelines, body harnesses.
R1910.269 (l) Working on or near exposed energized parts.
Rule 269(l)(7) Eye protection while fuse handling.
R1910.269 (o) Testing and test facilities.
Rule 269(o)(6)(ii)(E) PPE while conducting safety checks.
R1910.269 (q) Overhead lines.
Rule 269(q)(1)(iii) Electrical protective equipment.
R1910.269 (r) Line-clearance tree trimming operations.
Rule 269(r)(2)(v) PPE while brush chipping.
Rule 269(r)(4)(ii) PPE while stump grinding.
Rule 269(r)(8) Fall protection while aloft in tree.
R1910.269 (s) Communication facilities.
Rule 269(s)(1)(iii) PPE in electromagnetic radiation area.
R1910.269 (v) Power generation.
Rule 269(v)(6) Eye and face protection around boiler water or steam spaces.
Rule 269(v)(7)(iv) Protective clothing, boots, goggles, and gloves during chemical
cleaning of boilers and pressure vessels.
R1910.269 (w) Special conditions.
Rule 269(w)(5)(i) and (ii) Provide, use, and maintain personal floatation device.
Part 90. CONFINED SPACES
R1910.146(d) Permit-required confined space program (permit space program).
Rule 146(d)(4)(iv) Provide, train, use, maintain PPE.
Rule 146(f) Entry permit.
Rule 146(f)(13) Provide PPE for entry conditions.
Rule 146(k) Rescue and emergency services.
Rule 146(k)(2)(i) PPE for rescues.
Rule 146(k)(3)(i) and (ii) Chest or full-body harness or wristlets with retrieval line and
mechanical device.
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Part 91. PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
29 CFR. 1910.119(f) Operating procedures.
Rule 119(f)(1)(iii)(B) PPE to prevent exposures during operation.
Part 94. TEXTILES
R1910.262(qq) Personal protective equipment.
Rule 262(qq)(1) Personal protective equipment when handling acids or caustics in bulk,
repairing pipe lines containing acids or caustics.
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Appendix C
Occupational Health Standards that have PPE Requirements
GI = General Industry
C = Construction
Part 301. AIR CONTAMINANTS (GI)
R325.51103 Exposure Limits.
Rule (3)(a)(iv) Skin absorption - gloves, coveralls, goggles, or other appropriate PPE.
Part 302. VINYL CHLORIDE (GI)
R325.51408 Hazardous operations.
Rule 8.(1) Including vessel entry.
(b) Provide and ensure the use of protective garments to prevent skin contact.
Rule 8.(2) Ensure that protective garments are clean and dry.
Part 303. METHYLENEDIANILINE (MDA) (GI, C)
R325.50061 Protective work clothing and equipment use, removal, storage, cleaning, and
replacement.
Rule 11.(1) Appropriate protective work clothing and equipment.
(a) Aprons, coveralls, or other full-body work clothing.
(b) Gloves, head covers, and foot covers.
(c) Face shields and chemical goggles.
(d) Other appropriate PPE.
Rule 11.(2) When PPE must be provided.
Rule 11.(3) Removal and storage of PPE.
Rule 11.(4) Cleaning and replacing of PPE.
R325.50062 Hygiene facilities and practices for general industry.
Rule 12.(2) Change rooms with separate storage for contaminated PPE.
Rule 12.(3)(b) Where showers required – employee cannot leave the workplace wearing
protective clothing or equipment.
Rule 12.(4)(e) Lunch facilities – employee cannot enter lunch facility with MDAcontaminated protective clothing or equipment.
R325.50063 Hygiene facilities and practices for construction industry.
Rule 13.(2)(a) Decontamination areas for employees who are required to wear protective
clothing.
Part 304. ETHYLENE OXIDE (GI, C)
R325.51163 Protective clothing and equipment.
Rule 13. Protective clothing or other equipment.
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Part 305. ASBESTOS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY (29 CFR 1910.1001)
§1910.1001 – Asbestos.
(h) Protective work clothing and equipment.
(1) Provision and use of appropriate work clothing if exposed to asbestos over TWA or
excursion limit or possibility of eye irritation at any level:
(i) Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing.
(ii) Gloves, head coverings, and foot coverings.
(iii) Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate protective equipment.
(2) Removal and storage of work clothing contaminated with asbestos.
(3) Cleaning and replacement of protective work clothing.
(i) Hygiene facilities and practices.
(1) Change rooms.
(ii) Regarding PPE and clothing.
(2) Showers.
(iii) Regarding wearing any clothing or equipment.
(3) Lunchrooms.
(iv) Regarding wearing PPE or clothing into the lunchroom.
(j) Communication of hazards to employees – Introduction.
(3) Warning signs.
(ii)(B) Post warning signs where protective clothing is required.
(7) Employee information and training.
(iii) The training program shall include.
(E) Procedures to protect employees such as PPE to be used.
(F) The purpose, proper use, and limitations of protective clothing.
(l) Medical surveillance.
(6) Information provided to the physician.
(iv) A description of any PPE used or to be used.
(7) Physician’s written opinion.
(i)(B) Physician’s recommended limitations on the employee or the use of PPE.
(n) Observation of monitoring.
(2) Observation procedures. Protective clothing or equipment.
§1910.1001 Appendix G Substance technical information for asbestos—Non-Mandatory.
III. Respirators and Protective Clothing.
IV. Disposal Procedures and Cleanup.
V. Access to Information.
§1910.1001 Appendix H Medical surveillance guidelines for asbestos—Non-Mandatory.
IV. Surveillance and Preventive Considerations.
Part 306. FORMALDEHYDE (GI, C)
R325.51462 Protective equipment and clothing.
Rule 12.(2) Protective clothing and equipment.
Rule 12.(3) Chemical-protective clothing and equipment.
Rule 12.(4) Protective clothing for irritating or sensitizing materials.
R325.51463 Maintenance of protective equipment and clothing.
Rule 13.(1) Laundering of contaminated protective equipment.
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Part 307. ACRYLONITRILE (AN) (GI, C)
R 325.51511 Protective clothing and equipment; provision and use.
R 325.51512 Protective clothing and equipment – maintenance, decontamination, and
laundering.
Part 308. INORGANIC ARSENIC (GI, C)
R325.51614 Protective work clothing and equipment.
Rule 614.(1) If possibility of skin or eye irritation from inorganic arsenic exists in a
regulated area, employee must be provided and use PPE such as:
(a) Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing.
(b) Gloves and shoes or coverlets.
(c) Face shields or vented goggles.
Rule 614.(2) Provision of protective clothing.
Rule 614.(3) Clean, launder, or dispose of protective clothing.
Rule 614.(4) Repair or replacement of PPE and clothing.
Rule 614.(5) Protective clothing removal.
Rule 614.(6) Contaminated protective clothing – placed in closed container.
Rule 614.(7) Inform in writing, any person who cleans or launders contaminated PPE or
clothing.
Rule 614.(8) Label containers of contaminated PPE or clothing.
Rule 614.(9) Prohibit removal of inorganic arsenic from PPE or clothing by blowing or
shaking.
R325.51616 Hygiene facilities and practices.
Rule 616.(1) Provide clean change rooms with storage facilities for PPE and clothing.
Rule 616.(5) Vacuum protective clothing and clean or change shoes before entering
change room, shower, lavatory, and lunchroom facilities.
Part 309. CADMIUM (GI, C)
R325.51865 Protective work clothing and equipment.
Rule 15.(1) Exposed over the permissible exposure limit (PEL), or if eye or skin
irritation from cadmium exposure at any level, provide and require the use of PPE such
as:
(a) Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing.
(b) Gloves, head coverings, and boots or foot coverings.
(c) Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate protective equipment.
Rule 15.(2) Removal and storage of protective work clothing and equipment.
Rule 15.(3) Cleaning, replacement, and disposal of PPE and clothing.
R325.51866 Hygiene areas and practices.
Rule 16.(4) Lunchrooms.
(b) Entering the lunchroom with protective clothing.
R325.51880 Employee information and training.
Rule 30.(2)(d) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from exposure to
cadmium, including modification of smoking and personal hygiene habits and the
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specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to
cadmium, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and the provision
of personal protective equipment.
Rule 30.(2)(e) Purpose, proper selection, fitting, proper use, and limitations of protective
clothing.
R325.51884 Competent person for construction.
Rule 34.(d) Ensure the use of PPE and training for employees exposed above the PEL.
§1910.1027 Appendix A Substance Safety Data Sheet – Cadmium (informational only).
III. Employee Information.
A. Protective Clothing and Equipment.
2. Protective Clothing.
3. Eye Protection.
Part 310. LEAD (GI)
R325.51922 Protective work clothing and equipment; provision and use.
Rule 22. (4)(c) Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate protective equipment.
R325.51923 Protective work clothing and equipment; cleaning and replacement.
Rule 23.(1) Providing protective clothing.
Rule 23.(2) Cleaning, laundering, or disposal of PPE and clothing.
Rule 23.(3) Repair and replacement of required PPE and clothing.
Rule 23.(4)(a) Removal of protective clothing in a change room.
Rule 23.(4)(b) Containerizing contaminated PPE for cleaning, laundering, or disposal.
R325.51924 Protective work clothing and equipment; labeling of containers.
R325.51929 Hygiene facilities; change rooms.
Rule 29.(2) Locker facilities for PPE and clothing.
R.325.51930 Hygiene facilities; showers.
Rule 30.(3) PPE and clothing, or other significantly contaminated clothing.
R325.51931 Hygiene facilities; lunchrooms.
Rule 31.(4) Protective work clothing or equipment.
Appendix B Employee Standard Summary (informational only).
V. Protective Work Clothing and Equipment.
VII. Hygiene Facilities and Practices.
Part 311. BENZENE (GI, C)
R325.77108 Protective clothing and equipment.
Appendix A Substance Safety Data Sheet (informational only).
III. Protective Clothing and Equipment.
Part 312. 1,3-BUTADIENE (GI, C)
§1910.1051 1,3-Butadiene.
(i) Protective clothing and equipment for eye, face and dermal.
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Part 313. METHYLENE CHLORIDE (GI, C)
§1910.1052 Methylene Chloride Subpart Z; Toxic and Hazardous Substances.
(h) Protective Work Clothing and Equipment.
§1910.1052 Appendix A Substance Safety Data Sheet and Technical Guidelines for Methylene
Chloride (informational only).
III. Emergency First Aid Procedures.
A. Eye and Skin Exposure.
IV. Respirators, Protective Clothing, and Eye Protection.
B. Protective Clothing.
C. Eye Protection.
V. Housekeeping and Hygiene Facilities.
C. Handling of contaminated protective clothing.
§1910.1052 Appendix C Questions and Answers: Methylene Chloride Control in Furniture
Stripping.
How can skin exposure be reduced? Gloves, face shield, and goggles.
Part 314. COKE OVEN EMISSIONS (GI, C)
R325.50118 Protective clothing and equipment; provision and use.
Rule 118. An employer shall provide, and assure the use of, PPE and clothing, such as:
(a) Flame-resistant jacket and pants.
(b) Flame-resistant gloves.
(c) Insulated footwear.
(d) Face shields or vented goggles.
(e) Safety shoes.
(f) Protective helmets.
R325.50119 Protective clothing and equipment; cleaning and replacement.
Rule 119. Providing, cleaning, laundering, disposal, repair, replacement, removal, and
containerizing, contaminated protective clothing.
R325.50121 Hygiene facilities and practices; change rooms, showers, and lavatories.
Rule 121.(1) Change rooms with storage for PPE and clothing.
Appendix A – Coke Oven Emissions Substance Information Sheet (informational only).
III. Protective Clothing and Equipment.
IV. Hygiene Facilities and Practices – Protective Clothing.
Part 315. CHROMIUM (VI) IN GENERAL INDUSTRY
§1910.1026 Chromium (VI) in General Industry.
(h) Protective work clothing and equipment.
(1) Provision and use.
(2) Removal and storage.
(3) Cleaning and replacement.
(i) Hygiene areas and practices.
(2) Change rooms with storage for PPE and clothing.
(4) Eating and drinking areas.
(ii) Protective clothing and equipment.
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Part 350. CARCINOGENS (GI)
R325.35003 Requirements for areas containing a carcinogen.
Rule 3.(6) Closed systems with transfers, charging, or discharging into other normally
closed containers – use, removal, and disposal of protective clothing, shoe covers, and
gloves.
Rule 3.(7) Cleanup of spills, maintenance, or repair operations – use, removal,
decontamination, and disposal of gloves, boots, and impervious garments.
R325.35005 Hygiene facilities and practices.
Rule 5.(4) Change rooms for employees who wear PPE and clothing.
Part 380. OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE (GI)
R325.60123
Rule 23(1) Employee training.
Rule 23(2) Training annually.
Rule 23(3) Training requirements.
Part 431. HAZARDOUS WORK IN LABORATORIES (GI)
R325.70106 Chemical hygiene plan.
Rule 6.(3)(b) Use of personal protective equipment.
R325.70107 Employee information and training.
Rule 7.(4)(c) Personal protective equipment.
Appendix A – Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories.
A. General Principles for Work with Laboratory Chemicals.
4. Laboratory supervisor – PPE responsibilities.
B. Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities.
D. Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
6. Protective Apparel and Equipment.
10. Information and Training Program – PPE.
E. Basic Rules and Procedures for Working with Chemicals.
1. General Rules/Recommendations.
(k) Eye protection, gloves, any other appropriate PPE.
2. Working with Allergens and Embryotoxins.
(a) Gloves.
(b) Appropriate PPE to prevent skin contact.
3. Work with Chemicals of Moderate Chronic or High Acute Toxicity.
(d) Personal protection – avoid skin contact (gloves).
(f) Prevention of spills and accidents (protective equipment and apparel).
5. Animal Work with Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity.
(d) Personal protection (gloves, lab coats, jumpsuit, and shoe and head coverings).
Part 432. HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(GI, C)
R325.52104 Safety and Health Program.
Rule 4.(6)(d) Personal protective equipment.
R325.52107 Site characterization and analysis.
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Rule 7.(2) Appropriate PPE for the task.
Rule 7.(5) PPE provided and used during initial site entry:
(c) Preliminary site evaluation produces insufficient information:
(i) Provide protection to level B at a minimum.
(d) PPE selected and used in accordance with R 325.52118.
R325.52110 Initial Training.
Rule 10.(5)(c) Management and supervisory personnel on-site – PPE training.
R325.52117 Control of hazards.
Rule 17.(3) Feasible engineering controls, work practices, and PPE to reduce and
maintain exposures below PEL.
Rule 17.(6) Feasible engineering controls, work practices, and PPE to reduce and
maintain exposure below published levels for materials without rules.
R325.52118 Personal protective equipment (PPE).
R325.52124 Decontamination.
Rule 24.(2)(g) Maintaining the effectiveness of PPE and clothing.
R325.52125 Emergency operations at hazardous waste sites.
Rule 25.(2)(k) The emergency response plan shall address PPE.
R325.52129 Operations at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
Rule 29.(9)(c)(xi) The emergency response plan shall address PPE.
Rule 29.(9)(d)(vi)(C) Training on selection and use of PPE.
R325.52130 Emergency response to hazardous substances releases; emergency response plan.
Rule 30.(4)(k) The emergency response plan shall address PPE.
R325.52131 Emergency response procedures.
Rule 31.(4) Incident Command System (ICS) commander assures PPE is worn and
appropriate for the hazards.
R325.52133 Emergency response training.
Rule 33.(3)(b) First responder - selection and use of proper PPE.
Rule 33.(4)(d) Hazardous materials technician - selection and use of proper specialized
chemical PPE.
Rule 33.(5)(d) Hazardous materials specialist - selection and use proper specialized
chemical PPE.
Rule 33.(6)(c) ICS commander - knows and understands hazards and risks for employees
in chemical protective clothing.
Appendix A – Personal Protective Equipment Test Methods.
Appendix B – General Description and Discussion of Levels of Protection and Protective Gear.
Part 433. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (GI)
The entire standard.
Part 451. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (GI)
1910.134(k) Training and Information.
Part 490. PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES (GI)
1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces.
(d) Permit-required confined space program.
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(4)(iv) Provide and ensure the use of PPE if other controls do not protect employees.
(f) Entry permit.
(13) Documents equipment such as PPE.
(k) Rescue and emergency services.
(2)(i) Provide and train on PPE needed for permit space rescues.
Appendix C Examples of PRCS Programs (informational only).
B. Entry Permit Required. Also see Example 2 and Example 3.
Entry Procedures. (4) Standby worker rescue entry. Safety belt or harness with attached
lifeline unless the device will endanger the worker.
Appendix D Sample Entry Permit – PPE requirements (informational only).
Part 554. BLOODBORNE INFECTIOUS DISEASES (GI)
R325.70004 Exposure Control Plan (ECP).
Rule 4.(b)(v)(B) ECP standard operating procedures that address appropriate selection,
use, maintenance, and disposal of PPE.
R325.70005 Engineering controls.
Rule 6.(1) If exposure remains after engineering and work practice controls, PPE shall be
used.
R325.70007 Work practices.
Rule 7.(2) At a minimum, work practices shall ensure:
(a) Removal, storage, washing, decontamination, or disposal of PPE.
(b) If a garment is penetrated by blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
remove immediately or as soon as feasible.
(c) Wash hands immediately after removing gloves or other protective clothing.
R325.70008 Protective work clothing and equipment.
Rule 8.(1) Provision of PPE and clothing.
R325.70011 Laundry.
Rule 11.(4) Laundry workers - protective gloves and other protective work clothing.
R325.70012 HIV and HBV research laboratories and production facilities.
Rule 12.(2)(g) Work areas and animal rooms – wear laboratory coats, gowns, smocks,
uniforms, or other appropriate protective clothing. Protective clothing shall not be worn
outside the work area and shall be decontaminated before laundering.
Rule 12.(2)(h) Gloves shall be worn when handling infected animals or OPIM.
Rule 12.(2)(n) Containment equipment requirements.
(i) Class I, II, or III biological safety cabinets or other appropriate combinations of
personal protection or physical containment devices shall be used for all activities with
OPIM.
(A) Special protective clothing.
R325.70015 Recordkeeping.
Rule 15.(2) Medical records shall contain:
(c) A copy of the medical history and all results related to:
(i) The employee’s ability to wear PPE and clothing.
R325.70016 Information and training.
Rule 16.(5) Training shall include:
(f) An explanation of the use and limitations of PPE.
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(g) Information on all of the following with respect to PPE and clothing:
(i) Types.
(ii) Proper use.
(iii) Limitations.
(iv) Location.
(v) Removal.
(vi) Handling.
(vii) Decontamination.
(viii) Disposal.
(h) An explanation of the basis for selecting PPE and clothing.
Part 591. PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS (GI, C)
1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
(f) Operating procedures.
(1) Develop and implement written operating procedures that address:
(iii) Safety and health considerations:
(B) Precautions to prevent exposure including PPE.
Part 602. ASBESTOS STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
§1926.1101 Asbestos.
(f) Exposure assessments and monitoring.
(6) Observation of monitoring.
(ii) Observers shall be provided and wear PPE and clothing when required.
(i) Protective clothing.
(1) Class I operations (> 25 linear or 10 ft2) of thermal system insulation (TSI) or
surfacing asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing material
(PACM) - Coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot
coverings for exposures > TWA and/or excursion limit.
(2) Laundering.
(3) Contaminated clothing.
(4) Inspection of protective clothing.
(j) Hygiene facilities and practices for employees.
(1) Class I asbestos work (> 25 linear or 10 ft2) TSI or surfacing ACM and PACM.
(i) Decontamination areas:
(C) Employees may clean protective clothing with a portable high-efficiency particulate
air (HEPA)-equipped vacuum before leaving a regulated area.
(ii) Decontamination area entry procedures.
(C) Put on protective clothing before leaving the clean room.
(iii) Decontamination area exit procedures.
(A) Remove gross contamination and debris from protective clothing before leaving
regulated area.
(B) Remove protective clothing in equipment room and put it in labeled impermeable
bags.
(iv) Lunch Areas.
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(2) Requirements for Class I work (< 25 linear or 10 ft2) of TSI or surfacing ACM and
PACM and for Class II and Class III asbestos work where exposures exceed a PEL or
there is no negative exposure assessment.
(ii) Area to clean equipment and remove PPE without spreading contamination beyond
the area.
(iii) Work clothing must be cleaned with a HEPA vacuum before removal.
(k) Communication of hazards.
(7) Signs.
(B) Where protective clothing is required in the regulated area, a warning sign shall be
posted requiring its use.
(o) Competent person.
(3) Additional Inspections.
(i) All Class I or Class II asbestos work sites - the competent person shall:
(E) Ensure employees working in the enclosure and/or using glove bags wear protective
clothing.
(F) Ensure through on-site supervision, that employees use work practices and PPE in
compliance with all requirements.
Part 603. LEAD EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION
§1926. 62 Lead.
(d) Exposure assessment.
(2)(v)(B) Provide appropriate PPE and clothing until exposure assessment has been done
for tasks described in section (d)(2).
(g) Protective work clothing and equipment.
(1) Exposed to lead above the PEL, to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye
irritation, and as interim protection for employees specified in (d)(2) provide:
(1)(i) Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing.
(1)(ii) Gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets.
(1)(iii) Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate PPE.
(2) Cleaning and replacement.
(i) Hygiene facilities and practices.
(2)(ii) > PEL, change areas with separate storage for PPE and clothing and for street
clothing to prevent cross-contamination.
(2)(iii) Employees may not leave the workplace wearing PPE and clothing.
(4)(iv) Employees may not enter the lunchroom or eating area with PPE and clothing
unless surface lead dust has been removed by an approved method.
(j) Medical surveillance.
(3)(iv)(A)(4) The employer shall provide a description of any PPE used.
(o) Observation of monitoring.
(2)(i) The observer shall comply with protective clothing and equipment requirements.
Appendix B to §1926.62 –Employee Standard Summary.
II. Exposure Assessment – Paragraph (D).
III. Methods of Compliance – Paragraph (E).
V. Protective Work Clothing and Equipment – Paragraph (G).
VII. Hygiene Facilities and Practices – Paragraph (I).
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XIII. Observation of Monitoring – Paragraph (O).
Appendix C to §1926.62 – Medical Surveillance Guidelines.
Part 604. CHROMIUM (VI) IN CONSTRUCTION
§1926.1126 Chromium (VI) in Construction.
(d) Exposure determination.
(6) Observation of monitoring.
(ii) The observer must wear required PPE and clothing.
(g) Protective work clothing and equipment.
(1) Provision and use.
(2) Removal and storage.
(3) Cleaning and replacement.
(h) Hygiene areas and practices.
(1) General. Where PPE and clothing is required the employer shall provide change
rooms.
(2) Change rooms. Separate storage facilities for PPE and clothing and street clothes.
(4) Eating and drinking areas.
(ii) Employees cannot enter eating and drinking areas unless surface chromium (VI) has
been removed by an approved method.
(i) Medical surveillance.
(4) Information provided to the physician or other licensed health care professional
(PLHCP).
(iii) A description of any PPE used or to be used by the employee.
(5) PLHCP’s written medical opinion.
(i)(B) Recommended limitations upon the employee’s use of PPE or clothing.
(k) Recordkeeping.
(1) Air monitoring data.
(ii)(E) The record shall contain the type of PPE worn.
Part 621. HEALTH HAZARD CONTROL FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT AND
OPERATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Rule 6310 Health Hazard Control for Specific Equipment and Operations.
(2) Use of hand and power tools.
(a) General requirements.
(ii) PPE.
(b) Fuel-powered tools. Use of PPE.
(c) Powder-actuated tools. Use of PPE.
(d) Use of woodworking tools. Use of PPE.
(9) Excavations, trenching, and shoring.
(b) All employees shall be provided PPE for the protection of the head, eyes, respiratory
organs, hands, feet, and other parts of the body.
Part 622. CONTROL MEASURES FOR HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES IN
CONFINED SPACES FOR CONSTRUCTION
Rule 6402 Control Measures for Hazardous Atmospheres in Confined Spaces
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(1) Confined spaces – General requirements.
(b) All employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces shall be instructed
in the use of protective and emergency equipment.
Part 680. NOISE EXPOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION
Rule 325.60131 Noise exposure; conservation program.
Rule (2). If feasible administrative or engineering controls cannot reduce sound below
Table D-2 limits, then PPE shall be provided and used.
Part 681. RADIATION IN CONSTRUCTION: IONIZING AND NONIONIZING
R325.68102 Nonionizing radiation; laser equipment.
(3) Employees with potential exposure to direct or reflected laser light > 0.005 watts (5
milliwatts) shall be provided antilaser eye protection devices.
(a) Laser safety glass/goggle requirements.
(b) Labeling of all protective goggles.
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Appendix D
PPE Payment
EXAMPLES OF PPE FOR WHICH EMPLOYER PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN USED
TO COMPLY WITH A MIOSHA STANDARD
(This list is not exhaustive.)
Non-prescription eye protection.
Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for full-facepiece respirators.
Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for welding and diving helmets.
Goggles.
Face shields.
Laser safety goggles.
Firefighting PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, proximity suits, full gear).
Hard hats/bump caps.
Hearing protection.
Welding PPE.
Items used in medical/laboratory settings to protect from exposure to infectious agents
(aprons, lab coats, goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, etc.).
Non-specialty gloves:
- Payment is required if they are PPE, such as for protection from dermatitis, severe
cuts/abrasions.
- Payment is not required if they are only for keeping clean or for cold weather
(with no safety or health considerations).
Rubber sleeves.
Aluminized gloves.
Chemical-resistant gloves/aprons/clothing.
Barrier creams (unless used solely for weather-related protection).
Rubber insulating gloves.
Mesh cut-proof gloves, mesh or leather aprons.
Self-contained breathing apparatus, atmosphere-supplying respirators (escape only).
Respirators.
Personal fall protection.
Ladder safety device belts.
Climbing ensembles used by linemen (for example, belts and climbing hooks).
Window cleaners’ safety straps.
Personal flotation devices (life jackets).
Encapsulating chemical protective suits.
Reflective work vests.
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EXAMPLES OF FOOT PROTECTION IN GENERAL INDUSTRY FOR WHICH
EMPLOYER PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN USED TO COMPLY WITH A MIOSHA
STANDARD (This list is not exhaustive.)
Metatarsal foot protection.
Special boots for employees working logs.
Rubber boots with steel toes.
Shoe covers – toe caps and metatarsal guards.
EXAMPLES OF PPE AND OTHER ITEMS EXEMPTED FROM
THE EMPLOYER PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
(The list below provides some more examples of PPE and other items that an employer is not
required to provide at no cost.)
Non-specialty safety-toe protective footwear (such as, steel-toe shoes/boots).
Non-specialty prescription safety eyewear.
Sunglasses/sunscreen.
Sturdy work shoes.
Non-specialty slip-resistant, non-safety-toe footwear.
Lineman boots.
Ordinary cold weather gear (coats, parkas, cold weather gloves, and winter boots).
Logging boots.
Ordinary rain gear.
Back belts.
Long-sleeve shirts.
Long pants.
Items worn to keep employees clean for purposes unrelated to safety or health (denim coveralls,
aprons).
Items worn for product or consumer safety (not employee safety and health). For example:
hairnets worn solely to protect food products from contamination, that is not used to comply with
machine guarding requirements; and plastic or rubber gloves worn solely to prevent food
contamination during meal preparation. (This would not include cut-proof gloves worn to
prevent lacerations.)
Items worn for patient safety and health; not employee safety and health.
Uniforms, caps or other clothing worn solely to identify a person as an employee.
Travel time and related expenses for employees to shop for PPE.
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