Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 6 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.40617 - Employers and employees responsibilities
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 617.
(1) An employer shall not permit defective or damaged personal protective equipment to be used.
(2) An employer shall require each employee to wear personal protective equipment as prescribed by the manufacturer when required by any Michigan occupational safety and health act (MIOSHA) rule.
(3) If personal protective equipment is required and is worn in direct contact with the skin, the equipment shall be sanitized before being reissued to another employee.
(4) An employer shall require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees.
(5) All personal protective equipment shall be of safe design and constructed for the work to be performed.