1910.132(d)(1)(ii): Telling Employees About PPE Choices
Employers must communicate PPE selection decisions to each affected employee.
Key takeaways
- 1910.132(d)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $39,473 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MA (2), RI (2), ID (2).
- Related part: 1910.132(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection (4,647 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.132 General requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart I). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and, 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.132.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MA (2), RI (2), ID (2), ME (1), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MARIANI ENTERPRISES, LLC | DRIGGS, ID | $14,188 |
| HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICAS LLC | AKRON, OH | $7,945 |
| HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION | EMPORIA, KS | $6,914 |
| UNITED SUGAR PRODUCERS AND REFINERS | MASON CITY, IA | $5,000 |
| EUROFINS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING NORTHEAST, LLC | NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | $4,220 |
Free toolbox talk
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.132(d)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.132(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection 4,647 citations
- 1910.132(d)(2) 2,779 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1) 1,868 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1)(i) 297 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) 24 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must employers tell workers about PPE?
Their PPE selection decisions.
Who must be told?
Each affected employee.
Is this part of the hazard assessment?
Yes. It follows selecting PPE under 1910.132(d).
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.