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PPE (Construction)
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OSHA's construction standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) are, in some cases, more detailed than the general industry rules, and in other cases, less detailed, depending on the part of the body protected. The construction standard for respiratory PPE (29 CFR 1926.103) is identical to the general industry standard. Other standards, such as lifelines, safety belts, lanyards, and safety nets, only appear in the construction standard. References to ANSI standards in the construction rules generally reference older versions of the ANSI standards than the corresponding general industry references.


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Violations2009 Violation Summary for PPE and Lifesaving Equipment - Construction National
Violations2011 Violation Summary for Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment - Construction National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.100 Head protection National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.101 Hearing protection National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.102 Eye and face protection National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.103 Respiratory protection.  National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.106 Working over or near water National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.28 Personal protective equipment National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.95 Criteria for personal protective equipment National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.96 Occupational foot protection National
Questions & AnswersAre seat belts required on a general utility vehicle without ROPS?10/19/2010National
InterpretationsCitations for the wearing of short pants by employees engaged in hot tar and asphalt construction work.04/17/1997National
InterpretationsDetermining the need for hard hat and eye protection on construction sites.[1926.100; 1926.100(a); 1926.102(a); 1926.95; 1926.95(a); 1926.28(a); 1926.102(a)(1)]11/17/2004National
InterpretationsHard hats are not required where there is no exposure to head injuries.[1926.100; 1926.100(a)] 02/20/2004National
InterpretationsLife jacket/buoyant work vest requirements for employees working over water <2 feet deep; requirements for lifesaving skiffs.[1926.106(a); 1926.106(d)]08/23/2004National
InterpretationsMushroom Style Plastic Rebar Covers Used For Impalement Protection.05/29/1997National
Regulatory AnalysisPPE (Construction) National
InterpretationsRequirement to use seat belts during the operation of earthmoving equipment.[1926; 1926.602; 1926.602(a); 1926.602(a)(1); 1926.602(a)(2); 1926.602(a)(2)(i); 1926.602(a)(2)(ii); 1926.28(a)]12/15/2003National
InterpretationsRequirement to use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for workers performing construction work over or near water does not specify type or classification.[1926.106; 1926.106(a)]04/02/2004National
InterpretationsROPs/seatbelts for roller compactors; lockout/tagout in construction.03/16/1998National
TalksSuited for Safety (Word) National
InterpretationsUse of gloves by masons.[1926.95; 1926.95(a)]02/02/2010National
Questions & AnswersWhat is the PPE for applying protective grounds on electrical conductors or other electrical equipment?10/06/2010National
InterpretationsWhether construction workers while inside crane cabs or enclosed break areas on barges are required to wear life jackets. [1926.0106 ; 1926.106(a)]06/19/2006National
InterpretationsWhether employees who are verifying that an electrical system is de-energized or are turning off circuit breakers are required to use personal protective equipment.02/29/2008National
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