Ear protection is required at all PPE category levels and is specific to ear canal inserts. Muff type ear protection does not meet the standard because it can be stripped off due to an arc blast.

All laboratory personnel and visitors must wear the required personal protection equipment (PPE). You will be removed from the laboratory if you are not wearing the required PPE. Laboratories that ...

Minnesota and Puerto Rico — require payment for all PPE. States with state OSHA plans will be required to revise their plans by May 15 if they do not meet or exceed the new federal requirements.

OSHA has specific standards and protocols regarding PPE. The gloves you wear while doing yard work may protect you, but for workplace PPE, OSHA has stringent requirements in place. Respirators are ...