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New York Construction Protective Equipment Attorney

Personal protective equipment is equipment worn to minimize exposure to serious workplace injuries and illnesses that may result from contact with physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety glasses, earplugs, hard hats, respirators, vests, and full bodysuits.



OSHA sets forth that all personal protective equipment should be of safe design and construction, and should be maintained in a clean and reliable fashion. Employers are required to train each worker required to use personal protective equipment to know under what circumstances the personal protective equipment is necessary, what type of equipment is necessary, how to properly wear the equipment, the limitations of the equipment, proper care, maintenance, and disposal of the equipment.

of protective equipment. We are dedicated to helping victims of construction site injuries obtain the financial compensation they need and deserve. If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury as a result of a construction site accident, please contact our firm to discuss your case.