OSHA Says You Should Train Employees on How to Do Their Laundry

On June 1, 2015, federal OSHA released anInterpretation Letter requiring that employers train employees on the laundering requirements of fire retarding (FR) and arc-rated clothing.

The question, submitted to OSHA by the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, sought OSHA’s enforcement position on the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard, 29 C.F.R. § 1926.95. The Union inquired as to whether the employer or employees were responsible for the laundering of fire retarding (FR) and arc-rated clothing provided to employees.

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