Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment means any chemical protective clothing or device placed on the body to prevent contact with, and exposure to, an identified chemical substance or substances in the work area. Examples include, but are not limited to, chemical protective clothing, aprons, hoods, chemical goggles, face splash shields, or equivalent eye protection, and various types of respirators. Barrier creams are not included in this definition.
Source
40 CFR § 721.3
Scoping language
The definitions in section 3 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 2602, and 720.3 of this chapter apply to this part. In addition, the following definitions apply to this part: