Category - eye protection

Personal protective equipment selection for live event workers begins with a systematic hazard and risk assessment that identifies the physical and health hazards present at the work site. This article examines the OSHA-required hazard assessment process, the documentation requirements for both assessment and training, and the selection, application, and limitations of eye and face protection types relevant to live event production environments.

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PPE is the last line of defense against performing arts hazards. This article covers the OSHA PPE hazard assessment requirement, eye and face protection categories, hearing protection and the 85 dB(A) action level, respirator types and selection, hand protection and the no-gloves-near-rotating-machinery rule, and PPE program management.

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