There are many things a business must do to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Safety starts with a clear understanding of the hazards on the jobsite, and a clear and concise plan to manage these dangers. Next, most companies implement procedures to follow the plan; these are rules and regulations which must be followed to safeguard employees from workplace injuries. These safeguards are then checked against OSHA standards to ensure that the business is up to code and that the safety measures have maximum efficacy. The final step in any safety plan is the implementation of OSHA 1910.132, which governs the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

As we’ve discussed previously, personal protective equipment is a crucial part of any safety program. Just about every OSHA standard ends with some form of personal protective equipment, because that is the last possible safety mechanism for your employees. If every safeguard you have put in place fails, or an employee misuses a piece of equipment he does not fully understand, or you simply fail to account for a hazard in your workplace, personal protective equipment can mitigate the effects of the damage.

Because safety plans rely so heavily on personal protective equipment as that last line of defense, it is imperative that you properly document how and when this equipment is used not just in your safety manual, but also at the point of potential hazards and where equipment will be donned and doffed. This is most easily accomplished through placards and safety signs and tags.

If you have any questions about your signage, and whether or not it is up to OSHA’s standard, please contact us so we can help you verify that your business is compliant. And, should you have any needs for signage which you do not see in our store, we can design custom signs for your workspace, to ensure maximum safety for your staff. If you have anything to say about OSHA 1910.132, please leave a comment.