The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects.

Such equipment shall comply with American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z-89.1-1986, "Personnel Protection-Protective Headwear for Industrial Workers-Requirements."

Previously worn protective hats shall be cleaned and disinfected before issuance by the employer to another employee.

[62 FR 40141, July 25, 1997]