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"...the minimum selection, care, use, and maintenance requirements for flame resistant garments for use in areas at risk from flash fires by industrial personnel that are compliant with NFPA 2112, Standard on Flame Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire." |
| —Effective as of January 1, 2009: |
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"The employer shall ensure that an assessment is performed to determine potential
exposure to an electric arc for employees who work on or near energized parts or
equipment. If the assessment determines a potential employee exposure greater than 2
cal.cm2 exists, the employer shall require employees to wear clothing or a clothing
system that has an effective arc rating not less than the anticipated level of arc energy." |
| —The General Duty Clause, requires employers to: |
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"...furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free
from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical
harm to his employees." |
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OSHA's 29 CFR1910.269 states:
"The employer shall ensure that each employee who is exposed to the hazards of
flames or electric arcs does not wear clothing that, when exposed to flames or electric
arcs, could increase the extent of injury that would be sustained by the employee. This
apparel standard applies to all apparel worn by an employee exposed to the hazards of
flames or electric arcs."
OSHA's 1910.132 ruling states:
Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective
equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this
part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.
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—The rapid development of powdered materials and products in
modern industry has led to significantly increased explosion hazards. While the problem of
combustible dusts in the mining and grain industries has been known for some time, there
is a striking lack of awareness of the problem in many industries today. Regulators and
standards organizations such as OSHA, NFPA, ASTM and the U.S. Chemical Safety and
Hazard Investigation Board have recognized this threat and are taking actions to prevent
human and property losses from this hazard. |
