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General Requirements » Personal Protective Equipment
 
Illustration of the many ship repair operations that require PPE
Figure 1: Many shipyard operations require the use of PPE.
When engineering or administrative controls are not feasible or adequate to protect workers, or while the controls are being implemented, the employer shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers. [1915.151] The following are mandatory elements when PPE is required:
OSHA hierarchy of controls is:
  1. Engineering Controls
  2. Administration Controls
  3. Personal Protective Equipment

Note: Confined space entry is one of the leading hazards associated with barge cleaning. Review the Ship Repair: Confined/Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres chapter for information on how to protect workers from this hazard. 

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