Which regulation governs the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace?

The regulation that governs the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace is OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment Standard, found in 29 CFR 1910.132. This standard is specifically designed to ensure that employers provide their employees with the appropriate PPE that is necessary for their protection against workplace hazards.

Under this standard, employers are required to conduct a hazard assessment of the workplace to determine what types of PPE are necessary. This regulation outlines various aspects of PPE use, including the selection, training, and proper maintenance of the equipment to ensure it effectively protects workers. By complying with this standard, employers can significantly reduce the risk of workplace injuries related to hazardous exposures.

The other options pertain to different guidelines and regulations that do not specifically focus on PPE in the workplace. For example, NIOSH (29 CFR 1990) includes guidelines on recommending occupational safety, but it does not enforce PPE requirements directly. The EPA Safety Guidelines (40 CFR 156) focus on the safety and handling of chemicals and does not directly cover workplace PPE. ANSI Z87.1 provides standards for eye and face protection specifically but is not a regulatory body; rather, it is a consensus standard that organizations may choose to adopt. Thus, OSHA’s PPE