Section 296-800-16015. Select appropriate PPE for your employees.

You must:

(1) Select appropriate PPE.

• Select appropriate PPE for your employees if hazards are present, or likely to be present.

• Select PPE for each at-risk employee to use for protection from the hazards identified in your workplace hazard assessment.

(2) Select PPE that properly fits each at-risk employee.

Note:	The hazards in your workplace have special rules that apply to them.
	For information about PPE for specific workplaces, see these WISHA rule books:

Note:	For help in selecting PPE for your employees, you have several options. You may:
	• Visit the OSHA web site http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html.
	• Call 1-800-4BE SAFE ( 1-800-423-7233) for guidelines for selecting PPE.
	• Consult with safety and health professionals knowledgeable in this area. See resource section for links to professional organizations.
	• Discuss PPE choices with your employees.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-16015, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-16015, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]

RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-16015, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-16015, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.

Rules

1-800-423,