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There are different types of PPE available depending on the type of job or the type of hazards. PPE offers protection against injury or illness resulting from contact with physical, chemical, radiological. Mechanical, and electrical hazards. The use of PPE is the last line of protection and indicates that the hazards cannot be controlled through engineering, design, or administrative controls. Common Personal Protection Equipment 

• eye and face protection
• foot and leg protection
• head protection
• hearing protection
• arm and hand protection
• protective clothing

OSHA does not mandate specific PPE for specific circumstances OSHA does require that:

• employees identify hazards that require PPW
• select […]

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