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Subject: |
Revisions of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sections of the General Industry Standards |
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Effective Date: |
February 20, 2012 |
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Issuance Date: |
March 12, 2012 |
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Reference: |
OSHA Standard Log Entry Memo for 29 CFR PART -, 1910, 15, 18, 19, 26, 28 |
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Purpose: |
The purpose of this action is to remove or revise individual requirements within OSHA standards that
are confusing, outdated, duplicative, or inconsistent. Revisions include changes to the respiratory protection and lead standards,
changes to definitions in the sanitation and bloodborne pathogens standards, and a host of other miscellaneous revisions. Phase III of
the Standards Improvement Project is the third in a series of rule-making actions to improve and streamline OSHA standards. |
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Scope: |
This standard is MOSH-wide |
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Contact: |
Chief of MOSH Compliance Services
See MOSH Website for Current Information |
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By and Under the Authority of: |
Eric M. Uttenreither, Assistant Commissioner |