1917.95(a) Protective clothing.
1917.95(a)(1) Employees performing work that requires special protective clothing shall be directed by the
employer to wear the necessary special protective clothing.
1917.95(a)(2) When necessary, protective clothing previously worn shall be cleaned and disinfected before
reissuance.
1917.95(b) Personal flotation devices (PFDs).
1917.95(b)(1) The employer shall
provide, and shall direct the wearing of PFDs for those employees, such
as line handlers, who are engaged in work in which they may be pulled
into the water:
1917.95(b)(1)(i) when such employees are working in isolation, or
1917.95(b)(1)(ii) where physical limitations of available working space creates a hazard of falling into the
water, or
1917.95(b)(1)(iii) where the work area is obstructed by cargo or other obstacles so as to prevent employees from
obtaining safe footing for their work.
..1917.95(b)(2)
1917.95(b)(2) PFDs (life preservers, life jackets, or work vests) worn by
each affected employee must be United States Coast Guard (USCG)
approved pursuant to 46 CFR part 160 (Type I, II, III, or V PFD) and
marked for use as a work vest, for commercial use, or for use on
vessels.
1917.95(b)(3) Personal flotation devices shall be maintained in safe condition and shall be considered
unserviceable when damaged so as to affect buoyancy or fastening capability.
1917.95(c) Emergency facilities. When employees are exposed to hazardous substances which may require emergency
bathing, eye washing or other facilities, the employer shall provide such facilities and maintain them in good working order.
[62 FR 40141, July 25, 1997; 65 FR 40941, June 30, 2000]
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