Personal protective equipment program development

A written program developed and implemented by an employer designating proceedures, equipment, personal protective equipment, and work practices that are capable of protecting employees from the health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals usid in that particular workplace. 

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Other compliance areas do not require written programs but do require specific documentation. Developing formal written procedures for addressing these other issues is beneficial to ensure consistent compliance and implementation. One example of this is in personal protective equipment (PPE) where no written program is required but, under 29 CFR 1910.132 (2004), there must be a written and "certified" assessment of the workplace hazards. 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration s (OSHA s) r ulation for Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR 1910.1450 (the standard), requires that each facUity engaged in the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals develop and implement a written program known as a Chemical Hygiene Plan, which sets forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment, and safe work practices that will ... 

The next step is to develop and implmient a safety program for each permit-required confined space that complies with flie standard. Safety managers should also offer anploy-ee training on confined space entry and proper personal protective and/or M protection equipment... 

The next step is for the company to develop and implement a written safety program for all permit-required confined spaces that complies with OSHA 1910.146. The company is also responsible for employee training on confined space entry and providing proper personal protective or fall protection equipment. Even if the confined space is not regulated by OSHA, appropriate fall protection equipment and rescue procedures should be used in any confined space that presents a fall hazard. 

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