Employers must provide and pay for personal
protective equipment (PPE).
PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples include
items such as gloves, foot and eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats
and respirators.
Employers Must
Pay for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
With few exceptions, OSHA
requires employers to pay for personal protective equipment used to comply with
OSHA standards; employers cannot require workers to provide their own PPE. Even
when a worker provides his or her own PPE, the employer must ensure that the
equipment is adequate to protect the worker from hazards at the workplace.
Employers
are not required to pay for:
Everyday clothing; such as
long-sleeve shirts, long pants and normal work boots (including protective
toe).
Ordinary clothing; such as winter coats, jackets and gloves.
