NOTES: See Division 4/P, 437-004-2220(10) for the protective equipment requirements (appropriate gloves, aprons and leg guards) for employees using sharp-edged cutting tools. See Division 4/P, 437-004-2230 for requirements for PPE while using chain saws. See Division 4/W, 437-004-6000, 170.240(c)(5) and (6) for information about the requirements for gloves and chemical-resistant footwear for pesticide handlers.

1. (1) General requirements for hand protection.

   1. (a) Employers must select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when the work exposes employees’ hands to hazards such as contact with harmful substances; severe cuts, lacerations, or abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; electrical hazards; harmful temperature extremes.
   2. (b) Do not allow the use of leather or other absorbent materials to protect against chemical hazards.

   3. (c) Do not allow employees to wear gloves near moving parts or machines that might catch them.

      NOTE: See Divisions 4/O and 4/P for equipment and tool guarding requirements.

2. (2) General requirements for protective footwear.

   1. (a) Require employees to use appropriate protective footwear when there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, chemical exposures, or electrical hazards.

   2. (b) Protective footwear must comply with any of the following consensus standards:

      1. (A) ASTM F-2412-2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F-2413-2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear;”
      2. (B) ANSI Z41-1999, “American National Standard for Personal Protection — Protective Footwear;” or

      3. (C) ANSI Z41-1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection – Protective Footwear.”

         NOTES: Look for ANSI compliance information on the shoe, the box, or tags. The Oregon OSHA Resource Center has copies of these consensus standards for public review at 350 Winter Street NE, Salem OR.

   3. (c) Protective footwear that the employer demonstrates is at least as effective as footwear that is constructed in accordance with one of the above consensus standards will be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section.

3. (3) Protection of Extremities.

   1. (a) Require employees to wear leggings or high boots of leather, rubber or other suitable material to protect legs from physical hazards such as hot or cold substances, or sharp objects, and from chemical hazards such as spills or splashes.
   2. (b) Require employees to wear sleeves or long gloves of leather, rubber or other suitable material to protect arms from physical hazards such as hot or cold substances, or sharp objects; and from chemical hazards such as spills or splashes.

   3. (c) Do not allow the use of of leather or other absorbent materials to protect against chemical hazards.

      NOTE: See Division 4/P, OAR 437-004-2230(1)(c)(G) for the requirement to provide flexible bassistic nylon pads, chaps (or other equivalent protective equipment for the legs from the thigh to the top of the boot) for employees using chain saws.

      [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

OSHA 4-2012, f. 9-19-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
OSHA 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-10
OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98