In summary , employers must implement a PPE program where they :
- Assess the workplace for hazards.
- Use engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or reduce hazards before using PPE.
- Select and provide appropriate PPE at no cost employees to protect them from hazards than cannot be eliminated.
- Inform employees why PPE is necessary/when it must be worn.
- Train employees how to use and care for their PPE and how to recognize deterioration and failure.
- Require employees to wear selected PPE in the workplace.