This material is for training purposes only to inform the reader of occupational safety and health best practices and general compliance requirements and is not a substitute for provisions of the OSH Act of 1970 or any governmental regulatory agency.
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 |