29 C.F.R. Subpart E—Personal Protection
Title 29 - Labor
(a)(1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye and/or face protection where there are exposures to eye and/or face hazards. Such equipment shall comply with American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z–87.1–1989, “Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.” (2) For employees wearing corrective spectacles, eye protection equipment required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section must be of a type which can be worn over spectacles. Prescription ground safety lenses may be substituted if they provide equivalent protection. (3) For additional requirements covering eye protection against radiant energy, see §1917.152(h). (b) Eye protection equipment shall be maintained in good condition. (c) Used eye protection equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected before reissuance to another employee. [48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 40201, July 25, 1997] (See §1917.1(a)(2)(x)). [65 FR 40941, June 30, 2000] (a) 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. (b) Such equipment shall comply with American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z–89.1–1986, “Personnel Protection-Protective Headwear for Industrial Workers-Requirements.” (c) Protective hats previously worn shall be cleaned and disinfected before issuance by the employer to another employee. [48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 40201, July 25, 1997] (a) 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. (b) Such equipment shall comply with American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z–41–1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear.” [62 FR 40201, July 25, 1997] (a) Protective clothing. (1) Employees performing work that requires special protective clothing shall be directed by the employer to wear the necessary special protective clothing. (2) When necessary, protective clothing previously worn shall be cleaned and disinfected before reissuance. (b) Personal flotation devices (PFDs). (1) The employer shall provide, and shall direct the wearing of PFDs for those employees, such as line handlers, who are engaged in work in which they may be pulled into the water: (i) When such employees are working in isolation, or (ii) Where physical limitations of available working space creates a hazard of falling into the water, or (iii) Where the work area is obstructed by cargo or other obstacles so as to prevent employees from obtaining safe footing for their work. (2) PFDs (life preservers, life jackets, or work vests) worn by each affected employee must be United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved pursuant to 46 CFR part 160 (Type I, II, III, or V PFD) and marked for use as a work vest, for commercial use, or for use on vessels. (3) Personal flotation devices shall be maintained in safe condition and shall be considered unserviceable when damaged so as to affect buoyancy or fastening capability. (c) Emergency facilities. When employees are exposed to hazardous substances which may require emergency bathing, eye washing or other facilities, the employer shall provide such facilities and maintain them in good working order. [48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 40201, July 25, 1997; 65 FR 40941, June 30, 2000]
Title 29: Labor
PART 1917—MARINE TERMINALS
Subpart E—Personal Protection
§ 1917.91 Eye and face protection.
§ 1917.92 Respiratory protection.
§ 1917.93 Head protection.
§ 1917.94 Foot protection.
§ 1917.95 Other protective measures.
