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Personal protective equipment (PPE), for the head, ears, eyes,
face, hands, and legs are designed to prevent or lessen
the severity of injuries to loggers.

Highlights of PPE Requirements

• PPE must be inspected prior to use on each work shift to ensure it is in serviceable condition (29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(i) - (ii)).
• The following PPE must be used when hazards make it necessary (29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iii) - (vii)). Except for foot protection, all PPE must be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.
  • Head Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Eye/Face Protection
  • Leg Protection
  • Foot Protection
  • Hand Protection

You need protection from head to toe. The figure below maps the chain saw injuries to the body in one year. It demonstrates the need to protect the whole body.

 Checklist for Field Use: PPE

 Additional Information:

• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart R, Special industries. OSHA Standard.
  • 1910.266(d)(1), Personal Protective Equipment
• Logging. OSHA Preambles to Final Rules, (1994).
• Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance Including Twelve Previously Stayed Provisions. OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-022 [CPL 2-1.22], (September 27, 1996). [See Definitions and clarifications: Paragraph (d) - General Requirements - Personal Protective Equipment.]
• Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance. OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-019 [CPL 2-1.19], (March 17, 1995). [See General Inspection Procedures: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).]
• Serviceable Condition:
  • Logging. OSHA Preambles to Final Rules, (1994).