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OSHA requires the use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employees' exposures to hazards
when engineering and/or administrative controls are not feasible or effective in
reducing these exposures 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 construction
industry. Information related to other
industries is covered by a separate topic page.
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What OSHA standards
apply?
Standards | Federal Registers | Standard Interpretations |
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How is PPE selected; and where is it used?
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What additional information is available?
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