NMU's Compliance Database - Northern Michigan University
OSHA - Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in General Industry
Reviewed By | Internal Auditor Owner |
Regulation Reference Cite | 29 C.F.R. § 1910.132 |
Report Due Date (Actual) | N/A |
Level | Requirement |
Oversight Unit | PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE SVS |
Person Responsible | Michael Bath |
Secondary Person Responsible | |
President / VP Level | President |
Description |
OSHA requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels. The new guidance, effective February 10, 2011, clarifies what type of PPE employers must provide at no cost to workers and when employers are required to pay for PPE. |
Contacts and Data Sources |
Mike Bath |