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    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    "Respiratory protection"
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    "Respiratory protection"

    This standard is used for respiratory protection regulations when effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted. This standard outlines the requirements of the employer to establishment and maintain a respiratory protection program, the requirements of a NIOSH certified respirator and various situational requirement details for longshoring and is covered by 29 CFR 1910.134. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.
    Description

    This standard is used for respiratory protection regulations when effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted. This standard outlines the requirements of the employer to establishment and maintain a respiratory protection program, the requirements of a NIOSH certified respirator and various situational requirement details for longshoring and is covered by 29 CFR 1910.134. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Inhalation
    • PPE Type(s): Respirators, General
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    "Longshoring, head protection"
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    "Longshoring, head protection"

    This regulation states the general requirements for head protection during longshoring for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
    Description

    This regulation states the general requirements for head protection during longshoring for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Physical, Impact Hazard
    • PPE Type(s): Headgear, Helmet, Industrial helmets
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    "Longshoring, foot protection"
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    "Longshoring, foot protection"

    This regulation states the general requirements for foot protection during longshoring for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects or objects piercing the sole. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
    Description

    This regulation states the general requirements for foot protection during longshoring for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects or objects piercing the sole. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Physical, Impact Hazard, Puncture Hazard
    • PPE Type(s): Footwear, general
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    "Other protective measures"
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    "Other protective measures"

    The employer shall provide and shall require the wearing of special protective clothing for each employee engaged in work where protective clothing is necessary for longshoring. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
    Description

    The employer shall provide and shall require the wearing of special protective clothing for each employee engaged in work where protective clothing is necessary for longshoring. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation, Guide
    • Hazard Type(s): Drowning, Environmental
    • PPE Type(s): Protective clothing, general, Personal Flotation Device
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    "Payment for protective equipment"
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    "Payment for protective equipment"

    Except as provided by paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part for longshoring , shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
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    Except as provided by paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part for longshoring , shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation, Guide
    • Hazard Type(s): Physical, Environmental
    • PPE Type(s): Protective clothing, general
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    "Head protection"
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    "Head protection"

    This regulation states the general requirements for head protection for construction employees and employees. Helmets for the protection of employees against impact and penetration of falling and flying objects shall meet the specifications contained in American National Standards Institute, Z89.1-1969, Safety Requirements for Industrial Head Protection. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
    Description

    This regulation states the general requirements for head protection for construction employees and employees. Helmets for the protection of employees against impact and penetration of falling and flying objects shall meet the specifications contained in American National Standards Institute, Z89.1-1969, Safety Requirements for Industrial Head Protection. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Physical, Electrical Hazards, Flame and Thermal
    • PPE Type(s): Electrical worker helmets, Headgear, Helmet, Industrial helmets
    • SOC Occupation(s): 11-9020 Construction Managers, 47-2060 Construction Laborers, 47-2070 Construction Equipment Operators
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    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    "Hearing protection."
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    "Hearing protection."

    1926.101(b) Ear protective devices inserted in the ear shall be fitted or determined individually by competent persons.1926.101(c) Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.

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    1926.101(b) Ear protective devices inserted in the ear shall be fitted or determined individually by competent persons.1926.101(c) Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Noise
    • PPE Type(s): Hearing protectors
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    "Construction, eye and face protection"
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    "Construction, eye and face protection"

    This regulation states the general requirements for eye and face protection for construction employees and employers. Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
    Description

    This regulation states the general requirements for eye and face protection for construction employees and employers. Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Chemical, Physical, Radiation
    • PPE Type(s): Eye-protectors, Face masks, Spectacles, faceshields, goggles, welding helmets
    • SOC Occupation(s): 11-9020 Construction Managers, 47-2060 Construction Laborers, 47-2061 Diggers, Construction Trench
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    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    "Respiratory protection"
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    "Respiratory protection"

    This section references the general industry Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. All of the requirements in the general industry standard for respiratory protection apply to construction work. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.
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    This section references the general industry Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. All of the requirements in the general industry standard for respiratory protection apply to construction work. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Inhalation
    • PPE Type(s): Respirators, General
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    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    "Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards"
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    "Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards"

    This section states the requirements and specifications for safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards in construction. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
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    This section states the requirements and specifications for safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards in construction. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html

    • Status: Current
    • Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
    • Hazard Type(s): Physical
    • PPE Type(s): Fall arresters, Lanyards

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