The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.132-138 and personnel safety when working on or in the vicinity of hazards which can not be controlled through engineering or administrative controls.

This policy applies to all University employees engaged in work where hazards are present and necessitate the use of head, eye, face, hand or foot protection to prevent injury. The scope of this policy extends to the regional campuses.

West Virginia University workers engaged in work which poses hazards shall use personal protective equipment to negate said hazards when required.

Procedure development for Personal Protective Equipment safety training rests with Environmental Health and Safety. Procedure development for usage rests with West Virginia University departments who utilize Personal Protective Equipment.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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