What is personal protective equipment (PPE) and what are employers required to provide?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is gear designed to protect employees from workplace hazards including impact, chemical exposure, electrical, heat, cold, noise, and biological hazards. OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1910.132-138) requires employers to assess workplace hazards, select appropriate PPE, train employees on its use, and (in most cases) pay for it. Required PPE includes head protection, eye and face protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection where hazards warrant.
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