Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.

Provides information on personal protection equipment (PPE) for consideration by emergency first responders when purchasing and using PPE, including duration of protection, dexterity/mobility, laundering, and use/reuse.

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, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits. This guide will help both employers and employees do the following:

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

On May 15, 2008, a new OSHA rule about employer payment for PPE went into effect. With few exceptions, OSHA now requires employers to pay for personal protective equipment used to

Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to 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.

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The OSHA standards related to PPE in the construction industry (29 CFR 1926) include: 1926 Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions; 1926 Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment; 1926 Subpart M and 1926 Subpart P – Excavations. (See Safety and Health Topics/PPE/Construction/OSHA Standards). Engineering Anthropometry

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.