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29 CFR 1926.28: Personal protective equipment

Subpart C—General Safety and Health Provisions

902citations since 2015
877employers cited
81%serious, willful or repeat
$1,705median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.28 902 times since 2015, against 877 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $2,255,974 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.28(a) · 901 citations

(a) The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees.

1926.28(b) · 1 citations

(b) Regulations governing the use, selection, and maintenance of personal protective and lifesaving equipment are described under subpart E of this part.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 821
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 18
  • Manufacturing 17
  • Wholesale Trade 12
  • Public Administration 7
  • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 6

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