1. (a) Whenever protective eyewear is required, and the labeling does not identify a specific type, one of the following types of eyewear or eye protective devices bearing evidence of compliance with American National Standard for Occupational and Education Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices ANSI Z87.1-2010 must be worn:

   1. (1) Safety glasses that provide front, brow, and temple protection.
   2. (2) Goggles.
   3. (3) Face shield.
2. (b) If the pesticide labeling identifies a specific type of protective eyewear, that specified eyewear or more protective eyewear, must be worn.
3. (c) Use of a respirator with a full-face mask approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will satisfy the protective eyewear requirement, unless specifically prohibited by the pesticide labeling.
4. (d) The wearing of prescription lenses must not interfere with the fit and function of the protective eyewear and the protective eyewear must not interfere with the fit and function of prescription lenses.

The employer shall assure that appropriate protective eyewear, providing brow and temple protection that conforms to the curvature of the face and side protection to the eyes, is worn when its use is required.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 12981, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12980 and 12981, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-15-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 16).