Using guardrails and toe-boards near all elevated open-sided platforms, floors, and runways or near dangerous machines or equipment Keeping floors clean and dry Using additional means of fall protection when necessary, such as safety harness and fall arrest system, safety nets, stair railings, an...
After January 17, 2018: Any section/portion of an existing fixed ladder that is replaced must be equipped with a ladder safety or personal fall arrest system - may also install new cages/wells along with the ladder safety or personal fall arrest system if there is no interference. E...
Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing, safety glasses and boots with toe protection. Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. General hygiene considerations Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as ...
As an important piece of safety equipment, hard hats must be worn and stored properly and replaced regularly, or when the hard hat shows signs of damage or wear. While OSHA does not state a specific number of years or a date recommended for the PPE’s life, OSHA rules for hard hat exp...