While my knowledge base doesn't contain specific documentation on the safe handling and testing of post-tensioning cables, I can provide general safety guidance based on industry best practices and OSHA guidelines for construction and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Mandatory PPE for handling and testing post-tensioning cables should include:

• Head protection: Hard hats are crucial where there is a potential for falling objects, bumps to the head, or accidental contact with electrical hazards. Regularly inspect hard hats for damage and replace them after any significant impact or electrical shock.
• Eye and face protection: Safety glasses or face shields are necessary to protect against flying particles, debris, and chemical splashes. Select eye and face protectors based on the anticipated hazards.
• Hand protection: Gloves that fit snugly and are appropriate for the task are essential. Examples include heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work and insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards.
• Foot protection: Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles. Safety-toed footwear is recommended to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects.
• Body protection: Fire/flame-resistant clothing and aprons protect against heat, fires, burns, and radiation. Ensure clothing is clean and free of oils, greases, and combustible contaminants. Pant legs should cover the tops of boots, and shirts should have flaps over pockets or be taped closed.
• Hearing protection: Use earplugs or earmuffs in high-noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used. Clean or replace earplugs regularly.
• Respiratory protection: When engineering controls are not feasible, workers must use appropriate respirators to protect against adverse health effects caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors. A proper fit is essential for respirators to be effective. Required respirators must be NIOSH-approved, and medical evaluation and training must be provided before use.

Employers must conduct a hazard assessment to determine the necessary PPE, provide workers with appropriate protective equipment, and ensure its use and maintenance. Workers should be trained on the proper use, fit, maintenance, and storage of PPE. [1] [3]

Ensure that PPE fits properly, considering body size and gender differences, to provide adequate protection and comfort. [2]