Comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines

1. 29 CFR 1918 – Subpart J Personal Protective Equipment

2. 29 CFR 1918 – Subpart J • 1918.101 – Eye and face protection • 1918.102 – Respiratory protection • 1918.103 – Head protection • 1918.104 – Foot protection • 1918.105 – Other protective measures

3. Mandatory Appendices • Appendix II – Tables for Selected Miscellaneous Auxiliary Gear • Appendix IV – Special Cargo Gear

4. Non-Mandatory Appendices • Appendix I – Cargo Gear Register and Certificates • Appendix III – The Mechanics of Conventional Cargo Gear • Appendix V – Basic Elements of a First Aid Training Program

5. 29 CFR Part 1918 Subpart J Personal Protection

6. 1918.101(a)(1) – Eye and Face Protection • Employers must assure employees use appropriate protection whenever there are eye and/or face hazards. • Equipment must meet ANSI Z-87.1-1989.

7. 1918.101(a)(2) – Eye and Face Protection • Employees wearing corrective eyeglasses, eye protection equipment must be worn over glasses. • Corrective eyewear can be used if safety lenses and/or equivalent protection.

8. 1918.101(b) – Eye and Face Protection • Eye protection must be maintained in good condition.

9. 1918.101(c) – Eye and Face Protection • Used eye protection must be cleaned and disinfected prior to being reissued.

10. Respiratory protection covered under §1910.134, Subpart I 1918.102 – Respiratory Protection

11. 1918.103(a) – Head Protection • Protective helmet required where there is a potential for injury from falling objects.

14. 1918.103(b) – Head Protection • Equipment must comply with ANSI Z-89.1-1986.

15. 1918.103(c) – Head Protection • Previously worn protective hats must be cleaned and disinfected before being worn by other employees.

16. 1918.104(a) – Foot Protection • Protective footwear is required when there is danger of foot injuries from: • Falling objects. • Rolling objects. • Objects that could pierce the sole.

18. 1918.104(b) – Foot ProtectionEquipment must comply with ANSI Z-41-1991

19. 1918.105(a) – Other Protective Measures • Protective clothing must be provided and worn by employees engaged in work requiring protective clothing.

20. 1918.105(b)(1) – Other Protective Measures • Employees must wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) when engaged in work which might cause the employee to fall into the water.

22. 1918.105(b)(1)&(2) – Other Protective Measures • PFDs must be USCG approved. • PFDs must be maintained in safe condition.

23. Every Citation is not a “Bad” Citation !!

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