Cold weather gear

If the PPE is personal in nature and can be used by the employee off the job, the payment issue may be left up to labor and management. Examples cited in the memorandum include safety shoes, nonspecialty safety glasses, and cold-weather gear. OSHA makes it clear that, If shoes and cold-weather gear is subject to contamination of hazardous substances and cannot be safely worn off-site it should be paid for by the employer. ... 

Cold weather gear can cause conflict in areas like manual dexterity and tool use. Heavy work such as shovelling can be dilficult if a respirator creates serious breathing resistance. 

Industrial and mining settings should require ear protection (plugs or muffs) for noise above a certain decibel level, hard hats for head protection, and steel-toed shoes for foot protection. A safety harness should be worn when sampling from heights. A full protective suit should be worn when in extreme heat or cold or near hazardous chemicals. Check to see whether mechanical equipment must be shut down to sample safely. Eye or face protection should be worn if hot gases may be released to the atmosphere. In some circumstances, weather may be a factor. In the field, local terrain may require special gear. 

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