Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal protective equipment is clothing (for example, gloves, rubber boots) or devices (for example, respirators, safety goggles) worn by workers to protect against hazardous environments.

Respiratory Protection Compliance Assistance

Respiratory Protection Regulations

Compliance Assistance

Recommended Reading

  • Small Entity Compliance Guide, PDF - by the U.S. Dept. of Labor to assist in managing a respiratory protection program.
  • Respiratory Protection in the Workplace, A Practical Guide for Small-Business Employers, PDF (2005) by the California Department of Industrial Relations.

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