1910.132(d)(1)(iii): PPE That Fits
Employers must select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.
Key takeaways
- 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 24 inspections, with $67,289 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NY (8), OH (2), TX (2).
- Related part: 1910.132(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection (4,647 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) 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
(iii) Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee. 24 citations
Non-mandatory appendix B contains an example of procedures that would comply with the requirement for a hazard assessment.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.132.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.132(d)(1)(iii).
At 8:30 a.m. on May 21, 2024, Employee #1 was cleaning the trunk of a Chevy Tahoe while standing behind the vehicle. Another employee, who had finished washing a Ford F-150 at the same work lane, began driving the F-150 forward. Theemployee's foot slipped off…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: NY (8), OH (2), TX (2), VA (2), IL (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KAMPS ROCKWOOD PRODUCTS OF DILLWYN VA, LLC | DILLWYN, VA | $14,657 |
| MONTROSE AIR QUALITY SERVICES, LLC | BELTON, TX | $13,240 |
| MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER LLC | BUSHNELL, IL | $8,276 |
| EASTERN SHEET METAL, INC. | CINCINNATI, OH | $6,845 |
| SCHOONER ESTATES | AUBURN, ME | $6,500 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.132(d)(1)(iii).
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)(ii) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the employer consider when selecting PPE?
That it properly fits each affected employee.
Is one size acceptable for all?
Only if it properly fits each affected employee.
Is there guidance on hazard assessment?
Non-mandatory Appendix B has an example of compliant hazard assessment procedures.
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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.