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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Definition
The 2024 revision requires PPE for workers in DecaBDE/PIP (3:1) regulated areas: at minimum NIOSH-approved respiratory protection (half-mask N100 or equivalent). Effective January 21, 2025 for most workplaces.
Source
40 CFR §§ 751.405(d), 751.407(f); EPA Final Rule (November 2024).
Practical Explanation (Compliance Context)
PPE requirements operate independently of OSHA and may exceed them. Companies must procure respirators, conduct fit testing, train workers, and maintain PPE records.
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Example
A DecaBDE recycling facility provides N100 respirators to all workers in the regulated area, conducts fit testing, and posts signage.