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What is personal protective equipment? Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
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,
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 American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Select appropriate PPE to protect employees from hazards that cannot be eliminated or controlled through engineering controls and work practices; Inform your employees why the PPE is necessary and when it must be worn; Train your employees how to use and care for the selected PPE and how to recognize PPE deterioration and failure
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 ...
Discusses three types of personal protective equipment: protective headwear, eyewear, and footwear. Solutions for Living Personal Protective Equipment for Agriculture . University of Wyoming Extension.
This section highlights OSHA standards, Federal Register notices (rules and proposed rules), directives (instruction to OSHA staff), and letters of interpretation (official letters of interpretation of the standards) related to PPE in the construction industry.
Protective Equipment or PPE Employers must protect employees from hazards such as falling objects, harmful substances, and noise exposures that can cause \൩njury. Under OSHA employers are required to provide a hazard free environment for employees.
This appendix sets forth information about personal protective equipment (PPE) protection levels which may be used to assist employers in complying with the PPE requirements of this section.