Chapter 19: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The purpose of this program is to protect workers from common
workplace hazards (such as cutting, grinding, drilling, sharp edges,
pinch, and temperature extremes) or exposures to harmful substances
and physical agents in the work area (including chemicals, extreme
heat or cold, lasers, radiation hazards, biohazards, fall hazards, and
dust) by setting forth requirements for the most common types of
personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats/helmets, safety
shoes and glasses, and protective clothing. (Hazard-specific PPE
requirements, such as laser safety glasses, dust masks, and hearing
protection, are listed in each appropriate ESH Manual chapter.) It
covers determining, acquiring, using, inspecting and maintaining, and
posting for common types of PPE. It applies to workers, their
supervisors, and others overseeing their activities.
Quick Start Summary [pdf]
Full chapter [pdf]
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Procedures and Requirements
Forms and Tools
Note: For reimbusement for required prescription safety glasses
or required protective footwear, complete an Approval Form and attach to the Special Payment Request Form, both of which can be found on
the
Budget Office – Forms webpage.
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Program Ownership
Department: Field Services
Contact: Program Manager,
Phil Hoyt
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