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Personal protective equipment — General for construction activities

RegSensePersonal Protective EquipmentElectrical SafetyFall ProtectionFall ProtectionOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOLUSAEnglishPersonal Protective EquipmentezExplanationWeather-specific PPESafety & HealthElectrical Safety Construction StandardsConstruction SafetyElectrical SafetyBest ResultsRespiratory ProtectionFocus AreaSafety Vests

Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Depending on the hazard or workplace conditions, OSHA recommends the use of engineering or work practice controls to manage or eliminate hazards to the greatest extent possible. For example, building a barrier between the hazard and the employees is an engineering control; changing the way in which employees perform their work is a work practice control.

Scope

OSHA’s PPE requirements generally apply to all employers who have employees exposed to the hazard necessitating the need for personal protective equipment.

Regulatory citations

Key definitions

  • Hazard assessment: The required step employers must take to determine what exposures warrant PPE.

Summary of requirements

In general, employers are responsible for:

  • Performing a hazard assessment of the workplace to identify and control physical and health hazards.
  • Identifying and providing approved and appropriate PPE based on jobsite hazards.
  • Training employees in the use and care of the PPE.
  • Establishing inspection and maintenance procedure for PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE.
  • Periodically reviewing, updating, and evaluating the effectiveness of the PPE program.
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['Fall Protection', 'Personal Protective Equipment', 'Electrical Safety']
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