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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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Occupational Head Protection - Introduction |
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Occupational Head Protection (29 CFR 1910.135) is concerned with the
prevention of head injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey of accidents and
injuries noted that most workers who suffered impact injuries to the head were not wearing
head protection. The majority of these workers were injured while performing their normal
jobs at their regular worksites. The survey also showed that in most instances where head injuries occurred, employers had not required their employees to wear head protection. According to the report, in almost half of the accidents involving head injuries, employees knew of no action taken by employers to prevent such injuries from recurring. The four topic areas covered in this section are listed to the left. |
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