This material is for training purposes only. Its purpose is to inform employers and employees of best practices in occupational safety and health and general OSHA compliance requirements. This material is not a substitute for any provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act or any standards issued by OSHA.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When exposure to hazards cannot be engineered completely out of normal operations or maintenance work, and when safe work practices and administrative controls cannot provide sufficient additional protection from exposure, personal protective clothing and/or equipment may be required. PPE includes such items as:
| Face shields | Steel-toed shoes | Safety glasses | Hard hats |
| Knee guards | Leather aprons | Mesh gloves | Life jackets |
| Respirators | Ear muffs | Safety goggles | Harness |