Workers involved in the installation, maintenance, or repair of traffic signalization equipment must use personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect against workplace hazards. Employers are required to conduct a hazard assessment to determine the necessary PPE, provide the equipment, and ensure workers use and maintain it properly. [1] [5]

Typical PPE includes:

• Head protection: Hard hats are crucial where there's a risk of falling objects, electrical hazards, or head bumps.
• Eye and face protection: Safety glasses or face shields are needed for protection against flying particles, chemical splashes, and electrical hazards.
• Foot protection: Work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles, and safety toes to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects.
• Hand protection: Gloves that fit snugly and are appropriate for the task, such as heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work or insulated gloves for electrical hazards.
• High-visibility garments: During both daylight and hours of darkness, high-visibility safety vests, shirts, or jackets are essential when working near moving vehicles.
• Hearing protection: Earplugs or earmuffs should be used in high-noise areas, such as those where chainsaws or heavy equipment are in use.

[6] [6] [6] [6] [6] [4] [4] Employers must pay for PPE, except for non-specialty safety-toe footwear and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear if they are allowed to be worn off the job site. Employees must comply with job safety practices, procedures, and PPE requirements relevant to the job site. [4] [4] [2] [4]

Training on PPE use, limitations, and proper maintenance is essential. Regular inspections and replacement of worn or damaged PPE are also critical. [1] [3] [3]