CFR 128G - Personal Protective Equipment: Updating OSHA Standards based on National Consensus Standards

On September 9, 2009 (Federal Register), OSHA issued a final rule to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry (Subpart I ), shipyard employment (Subpart I ), and marine terminals standards (Subpart E) regarding requirements for eye- and face-protective devices, head protection, and foot protection. OSHA is updating the references in its regulations to recognize more recent editions of the applicable national consensus standards, and is deleting editions of the national consensus standards that PPE must meet if purchased before a specified date.

In addition, OSHA is amending its provision that requires safety shoes to comply with a specific American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, and a provision that requires filter lenses and plates in eye-protective equipment to meet a test for transmission of radiant energy specified by another ANSI standard. In amending these paragraphs, OSHA will require this safety equipment to comply with the applicable PPE design provisions. The N.C. Commissioner of Labor adopted the revised federal standards verbatim with an effective date of October 15, 2009.

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, and CFR 128D - Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment.

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.