The requirements of this rule relate to the personal protective
equipment listed immediately below, as required for employees on
operations described in this rule in which there is a known
hazard, recognized as injurious to the health or safety of the
employee. (1) Eye and face protection. (2) Foot (toe)
protection. (3) Respiratory protection - includes respirators,
masks, canister type masks, supplied-air helmets, etc., for
protection of the respiratory system from inhalation of
particulate matter, noxious gases and vapors, and oxygen
deficiency. Although this rule does not cover engineered
protective measures (for example, ventilation), exposure control
shall be accomplished as far as is feasible by accepted
engineering methods before considering or instituting use of
respirators (see rule 4123:1-3-18 of the Administrative Code).
(4) Head and hair protection - includes all operations where
employees are required to be present in areas where a hazard to
their head exists from falling or flying objects, or fr