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High Visibility safety vests

adv.wastewater ยท 2010-03-17 23:04

What are the rules on wearing high visibilty safety vests/ dot vests? What type of jobs are they actually mandatory on? Also, the same question for hard hats...

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  1. #1CM19952010-03-17 23:54

    I don't know the rules for Hi-Viz but this is the OSHA rule for hard hats - 1926.100

  2. #2tootalltimmy2010-03-18 00:55

    OSHA Application." Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment , chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. 1926.95(b)