1910.132(d)(1)(i): Selecting PPE From the Hazard Assessment
Employers must select, and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that will protect that employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.
Key takeaways
- 1910.132(d)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 297 times in the last 3 years, in 284 inspections, with $2,014,494 in current penalties.
- 7 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TX (25), OH (24), NY (18).
- 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)(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) Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; 297 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.132.
Injuries linked to this rule
7 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.132(d)(1)(i).
On November 6, 2024, while cleaning floors after closing, she was involved in a cleaning procedure that required heating water in large kettles, transferring the hot water into a wheeled trash can, and moving it to the dining area to scrub the floors. While transporting…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 87 |
| 2025 | 115 |
| 2026 | 78 |
Top states: TX (25), OH (24), NY (18), IA (18), KY (18)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DAEHAN SOLUTION NEVADA, LLC. | FERNLEY, NV | $684,390 |
| KROGER FULFILLMENT NETWORK, LLC | MIDDLETOWN, OH | $50,000 |
| 67622 - CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC | FRANKLIN, KY | $38,500 |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | FORT BELVOIR, VA | $16,550 |
| ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT LLC | TULSA, OK | $16,550 |
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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)(iii) 24 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1)(ii) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How does the employer choose PPE?
By selecting types that protect against the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.
Must employees actually use it?
Yes. The employer must have each affected employee use the selected PPE.
Who is an affected employee?
An employee exposed to the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.
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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.