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Workplace Safety Gear Guidelines

This guide outlines requirements for personal protective equipment in the workplace, covering eye, face, respiratory, head, foot protection, and other measures. It emphasizes adherence to safety standards and proper maintenance of gear.

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Workplace Safety Gear Guidelines

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  1. 29 CFR Part 1917 Subpart E Personal Protection

  2. 29 CFR 1917 - Subpart E • 1917.91 - Eye and face protection • 1917.92 - Respiratory protection • 1917.93 - Head protection • 1917.94 - Foot protection • 1917.95 - Other protective measures

  3. 1917.91(a)(1) – Eye and Face Protection • Eye and face protection – exposure to hazards. • Comply with ANSI Z-87.1-1989

  4. 1917.91(a)(2) – Eye and Face Protection • Employees wearing corrective eyeglasses – protective equipment must be worn over glasses. • Prescription safety glasses may be substituted if they provide equivalent protection.

  5. 1917.91(b) – Eye and Face Protection • Eye protection equipment must be maintained in good condition.

  6. 1917.91(c) - Eye and Face Protection • Clean and disinfected before reissuance to another employee.

  7. 1917.92 Respiratory Protection • Subpart I, 1910.134 is incorporated by reference [see 1917.1(a)(2)(x)]

  8. 1917.93 – Head Protection • Protective helmet worn where there is potential for injury to the head from falling objects.

  9. 1917.93(b) – Head Protection • Equipment must comply with American National Standards Institute ANSI Z-89.1-1986.

  10. 1917.93(c) - Head Protection • Previously worn protective hats cleaned and disinfected before reissuance.

  11. 1917.94(a) & (b) – Foot Protection • Protective footwear required – danger of foot injuries. • Falling or rolling objects. • Objects piercing the sole. • Footwear must comply with ANSI Z-41-1991

  12. 1917.95(a) – Other Protective Measures • Protective clothing- where work requires special protective clothing. • Clothing previously worn – cleaned and disinfected before reissuance.

  13. 1917.95(b) – Other Protective Measures • Personal flotation devices (PFD) required where workers may be pulled into water. • Working in isolation. • Limited working space creates hazard. • Work area obstructed – lack of safe footing.

  14. 1917.95(b)(2) & (3) – Other Protective Measures • Personal flotation devices [PFD] • USCG approved • PFDs maintained in safe condition

  15. 1917.95(c) - Other Protective Measures • Emergency facilities • Exposed to hazardous substances requiring emergency bathing, eye washing or other facilities. • Maintained in good working order.

  16. 1917.95(c) - Other Protective Measures

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