Under OSHA construction PPE requirements, what must an employer do when employees are exposed to hazards requiring protective equipment?
- ATreat first-aid training as a substitute for required PPE.
- Provide appropriate protective equipment and ensure it is used and maintained.
- CRely only on periodic inspections instead of protective measures.
- DUse a drug-testing policy instead of controlling the hazard.
Where to look it up
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.95
Why B is correct
OSHA 1926.95 requires necessary protective equipment to be provided, used and maintained in a reliable condition, with appropriate selection and fit. PPE is part of the safety program and does not eliminate other hazard-control duties.