The use of PPE is often necessary to protect employees from injury or illness caused by exposure to chemicals and other workplace hazards such as: biologicals, radiation, physical, electrical, ...

lead, PPE, fall protection, air monitoring, and ergonomics. This program functions throughout all work environments. Notice: Employees, former employees and their representatives have the right to ...

Uncomfortable PPE may lead to non-compliance if workers choose not to use it, so employers should take employee comfort seriously to ensure that PPE is used effectively. As OSHA enforces stricter ...

The standard does not define “proper fit,” which may lead to confusion or disagreement regarding whether an employer has provided the required PPE and whether it truly fits the employee’s ...

While working with hazardous chemicals in campus laboratories, the following minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn at all times: Safety glasses or splash goggles Lab coat ...