1910.132(f)(1)(i): PPE Training: When PPE Is Necessary
Employers must train each employee who must use PPE to know when PPE is necessary.
Key takeaways
- 1910.132(f)(1)(i) 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 $60,723 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TX (4), NY (2), MA (2).
- Related part: 1910.132(f) Training (469 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i) 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
(i) When PPE is necessary; 14 citations
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(f)(1)(i).
At 3:30 p.m. on April 4, 2024, an employee working as a helper for a landscapingcompany was cutting tree branches when he contacted a 7.2-kilivolt power line. The employee died when he was electrocuted from contact with the power lines.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: TX (4), NY (2), MA (2), GA (1), WI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PYROTECNICO FIREWORKS INC. | MASHPEE, MA | $12,769 |
| OFF ROAD HOSPITALITY | THE COLONY, TX | $9,930 |
| RELIABLE MILLWORKS, LLC | TALLAPOOSA, GA | $9,679 |
| O'REILLY AUTO PARTS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $9,457 |
| LENNAR HOMES OF TEXAS LAND AND CONSTRUCTION, LTD. | ARLINGTON, TX | $8,929 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.132(f)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.132(f) Training 469 citations
- 1910.132(f)(1) 432 citations
- 1910.132(f)(3) 21 citations
- 1910.132(f)(2) 16 citations
- 1910.132(f)(3)(iii) 11 citations
- 1910.132(f)(1)(ii) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must PPE training teach?
At least when PPE is necessary, as part of the full training list.
Who must be trained?
Each employee required to use PPE.
Is this the only training topic?
No. It is one item in the PPE training list in 1910.132(f)(1).
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.