SafetyQuestion 673 of 700
On a jobsite, which item of required personal protective equipment must the EMPLOYER generally provide at no cost to the employee?
a.A non-specialty face shield and safety goggles needed for a grinding task
b.Everyday prescription eyeglasses the worker also wears off the job
c.Ordinary weather gear such as a raincoat for cold rain
d.Steel-toe boots when the employer allows them to be worn off-site as regular footwear
Explanation
Correct: employers must furnish, at no cost, PPE required to protect against jobsite hazards, such as a face shield and goggles for grinding. Prescription eyeglasses worn on and off the job are a common exception the employer need not pay for (though prescription inserts for required protectors are covered differently). Ordinary weather gear and everyday non-specialty footwear allowed for off-site use are recognized exceptions the employer generally need not provide free.
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