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University employees who currently utilize PPE or who may encounter hazards to the eyes, face, head, feet, hands, or who conduct work involving electrical or fall hazards, as identified during the Hazard Assessment of the workplace, are subject to these PPE Guidelines. PPE will be selected and used to protect employees from the hazards and potential hazards that they are likely to encounter. Respiratory protection, hearing protection, biohazard and radiation are covered under separate guidelines. See the Respiratory Protection Manual, Hearing Conservation Program, Biosafety Manual, or Radiation Safety Manual (http://www.orcbs.msu.edu/).
PPE should not be used as a substitute for engineering, work practices, and/or administrative controls to protect employees from workplace hazards. PPE should be used in conjunction with permanent protective measures, such as engineered guards, substitution of less hazardous chemicals, and prudent work practices.

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PPE Manual Table of Contents