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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
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OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when
engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposure to acceptable levels. Employers
are required to determine if PPE should be used to protect their workers.
If PPE is to be used, a PPE program should be implemented. This program
should address the hazards present; the selection, maintenance, and use of PPE;
the training of employees; and monitoring of the program to ensure its ongoing
effectiveness.
The following questions link to information relevant to personal protective equipment (PPE)
in the workplace. Information related to the
construction
industry is covered by a separate topic page.
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What OSHA standards apply?
Standards | Regulatory Agenda | Preambles to Final Rules | More |
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What PPE is appropriate for my workplace hazards?
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In what ways may PPE be evaluated and improved?
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What additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources |
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