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)
General requirements for hand protection.
(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.
(b) Do not allow the use of leather or other
absorbent materials to protect against chemical hazards.
(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) General requirements for protective
footwear.
(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.
(b) Protective
footwear must comply with any of the following consensus standards:
(A) ASTM F-2412-2005, "Standard Test Methods
for Foot Protection," and ASTM F-2413-2005, "Standard Specification for
Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear;"
(B) ANSI Z41-1999, "American National
Standard for Personal Protection - Protective Footwear;" or
(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.
(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) Protection of Extremities.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Notes
Or. Admin. Code
§
437-004-1060
OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98,
cert. ef. 10-1-98; OSHA 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-10; OSHA 4-2012, f.
9-19-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
Publications: Publications referenced are available from the
agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
654.025(2)
& 656.726(4)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
654.001 -
654.295
