Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 43 - TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND COMPRESSED AIR WORK
Subchapter A - TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR
TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION
Section 43.42 - Special protective requirements

(a) All persons employed in tunneling operations shall be provided with and shall wear an approved type of protective hat or cap for protection against falling objects.

(b) Approved types of goggles shall be provided and shall be worn by all persons exposed to the hazard of eye injury from drilling, sledging, chipping, riveting or similar operations and from radiant energy from welding or cutting operations.

(c) The Department may require the use of safety shoes, respirators, gloves or other personal protection devices when necessary to protect employes from health and accident hazards.