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29 CFR 1918.105: Other protective measures

Subpart J—Personal Protective Equipment

11citations since 2015
10employers cited
91%serious, willful or repeat
$1,200median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1918.105 11 times since 2015, against 10 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $21,014 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1918.105(b)(1) · 6 citations

(b) Personal flotation devices (PFDs). (1) The employer shall provide and shall require the wearing of PFDs for each employee engaged in work in which the employee might fall into the water.

1918.105(a)(1) · 4 citations

(a) Protective clothing. (1) The employer shall provide and shall require the wearing of special protective clothing for each employee engaged in work where protective clothing is necessary.

1918.105(b)(3) · 1 citations

(3) Personal flotation devices shall be maintained in safe condition and shall be considered unserviceable when damaged in a manner that affects buoyancy or fastening capability.

Industries cited most

  • Transportation and Warehousing 7
  • Manufacturing 2
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2

States cited most