# 29 C.F.R. § 1926.28 (2026): Personal protective equipment

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## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 1926.28 (2026)
- **Heading:** Personal protective equipment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter XVII: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 1926: SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION / Subpart C: General Safety and Health Provisions / § 1926.28: § 1926.28   Personal protective equipment.

## Text

(a) The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees.
(b) Regulations governing the use, selection, and maintenance of personal protective and lifesaving equipment are described under subpart E of this part.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.20 (2026) § 1926.20   General safety and health provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_20.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.21 (2026) § 1926.21   Safety training and education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_21.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.23 (2026) § 1926.23   First aid and medical attention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_23.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.24 (2026) § 1926.24   Fire protection and prevention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_24.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.25 (2026) § 1926.25   Housekeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_25.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.26 (2026) § 1926.26   Illumination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_26.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.27 (2026) § 1926.27   Sanitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_27.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.28 (2026) § 1926.28   Personal protective equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_28.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.29 (2026) § 1926.29   Acceptable certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_29.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.30 (2026) § 1926.30   Shipbuilding and ship repairing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_30.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.32 (2026) § 1926.32   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_32.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.33 (2026) § 1926.33   Access to employee exposure and medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_33.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.34 (2026) § 1926.34   Means of egress.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_34.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.35 (2026) § 1926.35   Employee emergency action plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_35.md)

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