CFR 128 - Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry; Final Rule

On April 6, 1994, federal OSHA promulgated additions and revisions to the occupational safety and health standards for General Industry (Federal Register). The revised federal standard, Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry, becomes effective July 5, 1994. The final rule adds paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) to 1910.132 - PPE General requirements, revises 1910.133 - Eye and face protection, 1910.135 - Head protection and 1910.136 - Foot protection, adds 1910.138 - Hazards to Hands, and adds non-mandatory Appendix A - References for Further Information (Non-mandatory) and Appendix B - Nonmandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Selection to Subpart I. This final rule at 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I was adopted verbatim in North Carolina by the Commissioner of Labor with an effective date of September 1, 1994. 

Related CFRs include: CFR 128A - Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry; Revisions and Corrections to Final Rule, CFR 128C - Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry; Amendments, CFR 128D - Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment, and CFR 128G - Personal Protective Equipment: Updating OSHA Standards based on National Consensus Standards

Also reference CPL 02-01-050, Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry,  OPN 136 regarding state-specific rule 13 NCAC 07F.0202, SN 38 - Eye and Face Protection for Chemical Use , and  SN 70 - Revised ASTM Standards for Foot Protection. Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health page for Personal Protective Equipment and Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances. To determine which PPE rules apply, go to Does "Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment" Apply to You?.