Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. This 16 page booklet is an excellent resource to compliment our training program, and addresses the following areas: What is PPE? Contents of the OSHA standard Financial Responsibility Hazard Assessment Training Types of PPE Maintenance of PPE