Question: Can I bring my own personal protective equipment to use at work if I believe I am at risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on the job?

Answer:

OSHA requires covered employers to provide required personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to protect you on the job. Your employer should follow the latest OSHA and CDC guidance, including on hazard assessment and PPE selection.

For PPE that is not determined to be required to protect workers, your employer may permit or prohibit the use of worker's personal equipment. CDC recommends universal use of cloth face coverings, which are not considered PPE. Growing evidence shows that cloth face coverings help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Employers must train workers about how to put on, use, and take off PPE safely.

For more information, see OSHA's PPE Safety and Health Topics page and the PPE standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).