# WAC 296-79-050: WAC 296-79-050. Personal protection clothing and equipment

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-79-050
- **Heading:** WAC 296-79-050. Personal protection clothing and equipment
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-79 / Section 296-79-050

## Text

See WAC 296-800-160 for additional personal protective equipment requirements.
(1) Rings or other jewelry that could create a hazard should not be worn by employees while in the performance of their work.
(2) Protective footwear.
(a) Employees who work in areas where there is a possibility of foot injury due to falling or rolling objects must wear safety type footwear.
(b) You will supply shoe guards and toe protectors.
(c) You must also make safety shoes available for purchase by employees at not more than actual cost to you.
(3) Calks or other suitable footwear that will afford reasonable protection from slipping must be:
(a) Worn while working on logs; and
(b) Made available at not more than actual cost to the employer.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-79-010 WAC 296-79-010. Scope and application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_010.md)
- [WAC 296-79-011 WAC 296-79-011. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_011.md)
- [WAC 296-79-020 WAC 296-79-020. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_020.md)
- [WAC 296-79-030 WAC 296-79-030. Guards and guarding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_030.md)
- [WAC 296-79-040 WAC 296-79-040. Fire protection, ignition sources and means of egress](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_040.md)
- [WAC 296-79-050 WAC 296-79-050. Personal protection clothing and equipment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_050.md)
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- [WAC 296-79-110 WAC 296-79-110. Elevated runways and ramps used by vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_110.md)
- [WAC 296-79-120 WAC 296-79-120. Scaffolds, construction, use and maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_120.md)
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