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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 29 - Labor |
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Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Labor |
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Chapter XVII - Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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Part 1915 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment |
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Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
§ 1915.157 - Hand and body protection.
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§ 1915.157 Hand and body protection.
(a) Use. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate hand protection and other protective clothing where there is exposure to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects.
(b) Hot work operations. The employer shall ensure that no employee wears clothing impregnated or covered in full or in part with flammable or combustible materials (such as grease or oil) while engaged in hot work operations or working near an ignition source.
(c) Electrical protective devices. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears protective electrical insulating gloves and sleeves or other electrical protective equipment, if that employee is exposed to electrical shock hazards while working on electrical equipment.