West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 56 - Miners' Health, Safety And Training › Title 56 - LEGISLATIVE RULE OFFICE OF MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING › Series 56-02 - Rules Governing Safety Provisions For Clearing Crews › Section 56-2-3 - Personal Protective Equipment

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
3.1. The employer shall assure that personal
				protective equipment, including any personal protective equipment provided by
				an employee, is maintained in a serviceable condition.
3.2. The employer shall assure that personal
				protective equipment, including any personal protective equipment provided by
				an employee, is inspected before initial use during each work shift. Defects or
				damage shall be repaired or the unserviceable personal protective equipment
				shall be replaced before work is commenced.
3.3. The employer shall provide, at no cost
				to the employee, and assure that each employee handling wire rope wears, hand
				protection which provides adequate protection from puncture wounds, cuts and
				lacerations.
3.4. The employer
				shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who
				operates a chain saw wears leg protection constructed with cut-resistant
				material, such as ballistic nylon. The leg protection shall cover the full
				length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg to protect against
				contact with a moving chain saw. Exception: This requirement does not apply
				when an employee is working as a climber if the employer demonstrates to the
				Director that a greater hazard is posed by wearing leg protection in the
				particular situation, or when an employee is working from a vehicular mounted
				elevating and rotating work platform.
3.5. The employer shall assure that each
				employee wears foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots that are
				waterproof or water repellent, cover and provide support to the ankle. The
				employer shall assure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears foot
				protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material, which will protect
				the employee against contact with a running chain saw. Sharp, calk-soled boots
				or other slip-resistant type boots may be worn where the employer demonstrates
				to the director that they are necessary for the employee's job, the terrain,
				the timber type, and the weather conditions, provided that foot protection
				otherwise required by West Virginia Surface Mine Rule 56 CSR § 3.47 is
				met.
3.6. The employer shall
				provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in
				an area where there is potential for head injury from falling or flying objects
				wears head protection as stated in West Virginia Surface Mine Rule 56 CSR
				§ 3.47.
3.7. The employer
				shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee wears
				the following:
3.7.1. Eye protection where
				there is potential for eye injury due to falling or flying objects, face
				protection where there is potential for facial injury such as, but not limited
				to, operating a chipper.
3.7.2.
				Logger-type mesh screens may be worn by employees performing chain-saw
				operations. The employee does not have to wear a separate eye protection device
				where face protection covering both the eyes and face is worn.