Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

Subpart E of OSHA's Construction Safety Standards (29 CFR Part 1926) sets mandatory requirements for personal protective equipment and life-saving gear on construction sites. It details when and how workers must wear head, eye, hearing, respiratory, and fall-protection equipment, outlines inspection, maintenance, and replacement procedures, and specifies employer responsibilities for providing and ensuring proper use of this equipment.