29 CFR 1910 Subpart I
Personal Protective Equipment
What Personal Protective Equipment requires
You must assess each job for hazards, certify that assessment in writing, select and provide the right PPE, and train employees on when to wear it, how to fit it, and how to care for it.
Who must be trained: Employees exposed to this hazard, before the exposure begins.
What must be on file: Written PPE hazard assessment certification, PPE issuance log, Employee training acknowledgments.
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- PPE selection and limitations
- Fit, care, and inspection
- Eye, face, hand, foot, and head protection
- Hearing protection basics
Documents you need
- Written PPE hazard assessment certification
- PPE issuance log
- Employee training acknowledgments
What we track
- Employee name and role
- Course completed and date
- Score and pass/fail
- Certificate on file
- Retraining due date
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29 CFR 1910.132 — General PPE requirements on osha.gov
This page was last reviewed on September 4, 2026. Educational summary only. Consult the full text of the standard and any applicable state plan for the authoritative requirements. Not legal advice.