PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eye and Face Protection - Introduction

Use of eye and face protective equipment is required by 1910.133 when there is a reasonable probability of preventing injury. Employers must provide and employees must use suitable protectors. These requirements also apply to supervisors, management personnel, and visitors.

Suitable eye protectors must be provided where there is a potential for injury to the eyes or face from:

Flying particles

Molten metal

Liquid chemicals

Acids or caustic liquids

Chemical gases or vapors

Potentially injurious light radiation

Or a combination of these.

The Eye and Face Protection section discusses the topics listed to the left.

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