Based on a comprehensive hazard assessment, the mandatory PPE for safe handling and testing of post-tensioning cables includes: safety glasses with side shields, gloves, steel-toed shoes/boots. Additional PPE may be required depending on specific hazards encountered. [2] [4]

A hazard assessment helps determine the necessary PPE for protection.

General PPE Requirements:

• Eye and Face Protection: Safety glasses with side shields are essential to protect against flying particles or dust. Face shields or gas-tight goggles may be needed for molten metal or liquid chemicals.
• Hand Protection: Gloves should be selected based on vendor glove charts, standard industry practices, process knowledge, dexterity requirements, and fit to protect against chemicals, cuts, lacerations, punctures, and temperature extremes.
• Foot Protection: Steel-toed shoes/boots are necessary to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects. Puncture-resistant soles are needed when puncture hazards are present.
• Head Protection: Hard hats are required where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or accidental head contact with electrical hazards.

[2] [2] [2] [3] Regulatory Compliance:

• Employers must assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use of PPE.
• PPE must be maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition.
• Employees must receive training on what PPE is necessary, when it must be worn, how to use it, its limitations, proper care and maintenance, when to replace it, and how to discard contaminated PPE.

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