Payment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is required to be provided by 1910.132.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 25, 2004

Mr. Brad Milleson
Safety Director
Kellogg Company
One Kellogg Square
P.O. Box 3599
Battle Creek, MI 49016-3599

Dear Mr. Milleson:

Hearing protection and the responsibility for paying for the hearing protectors including replacement devices/parts.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 2, 2000

Ms. Jacqueline Nowell, Assistant Director
Occupational Safety and Health Office
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
1775 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-1598

Dear Ms. Nowell:

This is in response to your letter of August 2, 1999, regarding hearing protectors and who is responsible for paying for them. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Acceptability of a fixed ramp with a one-in-four slope on an industrial conveyor.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 6, 2005

Mr. Marian Podlovsky, P. E.
Fluor Canada LTD.
1075 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B. C., Canada, V6E 4M7

Dear Mr. Podlovsky:

Requirement for flame-resistant clothing in petrochemical plant covered by PSM.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 7, 2006

Mr. Joseph P. Zemen
Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Special Polymers and Adhesives Division
Calumet City, IL 60109

Dear Mr. Zemen:

OSHA requirements for warning signs and protection from electric-arc-flash hazards and compliance with NFPA 70E-2004.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 14, 2006

Ms. Joanne B. Linhard
ORC Worldwide
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Linhard:

Employer Obligation to Pay for Personal Protective Equipment.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 18, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

 

HEADS OF DIRECTORATES

FROM: JAMES W. STANLEY DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY

SUBJECT: Employer Obligation to Pay for Personal Protective Equipment

Requirement for employer to assess potential hazards of handling trailer debris to provide necessary PPE and hazard communication information to affected employees.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.


July 3, 2007

Mr. Rick Poulos
P.O. Box 7192
Hudson, FL 34676

Dear Mr. Poulos:

An interpretation of the Telecommunications Standard regarding Personal Protective Equipment.

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January 10, 1995

Mr. Robert W. Craig
Vice President/Safety Officer
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 827
263 Ward Street East Windsor
New Jersey 08520

Dear Mr. Craig:

Thank you for your letter of November 21, requesting an interpretation of the Telecommunications Standard, 29 CFR 1910.268 regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Specifically, you requested clarification on who pays for PPE, including footwear.

Transmittal of Settlement Agreement.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 7, 1995

 

 

Wearing "Crocs" brand shoes with a partially open heel and a covered toe in a pharmacy setting.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 17, 2006

Neelraj Patel
Pharmacist in Charge
4802 Jarboe Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Dear Neelraj Patel: