OAR 437-004-1060
Hand, Foot, and Extremity Protection
(1)
General requirements for hand protection.(a)
Employers must select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when the work exposes employees’ hands to hazards such as contact with harmful substances; severe cuts, lacerations, or abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; electrical hazards; harmful temperature extremes.(b)
Do not allow the use of leather or other absorbent materials to protect against chemical hazards.(c)
Do not allow employees to wear gloves near moving parts or machines that might catch them.(2)
General requirements for protective footwear.(a)
Require employees to use appropriate protective footwear when there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, chemical exposures, or electrical hazards.(b)
Protective footwear must comply with any of the following consensus standards:(A)
ASTM F-2412-2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F-2413-2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear;”(B)
ANSI Z41-1999, “American National Standard for Personal Protection — Protective Footwear;” or(C)
ANSI Z41-1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection – Protective Footwear.”(c)
Protective footwear that the employer demonstrates is at least as effective as footwear that is constructed in accordance with one of the above consensus standards will be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section.(3)
Protection of Extremities.(a)
Require employees to wear leggings or high boots of leather, rubber or other suitable material to protect legs from physical hazards such as hot or cold substances, or sharp objects, and from chemical hazards such as spills or splashes.(b)
Require employees to wear sleeves or long gloves of leather, rubber or other suitable material to protect arms from physical hazards such as hot or cold substances, or sharp objects; and from chemical hazards such as spills or splashes.(c)
Do not allow the use of of leather or other absorbent materials to protect against chemical hazards.
Source:
Rule 437-004-1060 — Hand, Foot, and Extremity Protection, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=437-004-1060
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