From OSHA Final Rule on Employer

From OSHA Final Rule on Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment
November 15, 2007 Federal Register pages 64342-64430

OSHA provided the following tables to assist in identifying items covered by the final rule. They are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Table V-1.--Examples of PPE and Other Items Exempted From the Employer Payment Requirements

Non-specialty safety-toe protective footwear (e.g., steel-toe shoes/boots).
Non-specialty prescription safety eyewear.
Sunglasses/sunscreen.
Sturdy work shoes.
Lineman's boots.
Ordinary cold weather gear (coats, parkas, cold weather gloves, winter boots).
Logging boots required under Sec. 1910.266(d)(1)(v).
Ordinary rain gear.
Back belts.
Long sleeve shirts.
Long pants.
Dust mask/respirators used under the voluntary use provisions in Sec. 1910.134.

Table V-2.--Examples of PPE for Which Employer Payment Is Required [If used to comply with an OSHA standard]

Metatarsal foot protection.
Special boots for longshoremen working logs.
Rubber boots with steel toes.
Shoe covers--toe caps and metatarsal guards.
Non-prescription eye protection.
Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for full face respirators.
Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for welding and diving helmets.
Goggles.
Face shields.
Laser safety goggles.
Fire fighting PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, proximity suits, full gear).
Hard hat.
Hearing protection.
Welding PPE.
Items used in medical/laboratory settings to protect from exposure to infectious agents (Aprons, lab coats, goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, etc).
Non-specialty gloves:
• Payment is required if they are PPE, i.e. for protection from dermatitis, severe cuts/abrasions.
• Payment is not required if they are only for keeping clean or for cold weather (with no safety or health consideration).
Rubber sleeves.
Aluminized gloves.
Chemical resistant gloves/aprons/clothing.
Barrier creams (unless used solely for weather-related protection).
Rubber insulating gloves.
Mesh cut proof gloves, mesh or leather aprons.
SCBA, atmosphere-supplying respirators (escape only).
Respiratory protection.
Fall protection.
Ladder safety device belts.
Climbing ensembles used by linemen (e.g., belts and climbing hooks).
Window cleaners safety straps.
Personal flotation devices (life jacket).
Encapsulating chemical protective suits.
Reflective work vests.
Bump caps.