OSHA Safety Equipment Education Blog

OSHA has specific requirements for manholes and the removal of manhole covers. Even before a manhole cover is removed, these relevant OSHA requirements come in to play. What are these manhole entry requirements? How does one comply with them?

What's the difference in protection between a full face or half mask respirator? What about a tyvek hood respirator that is available with some airline systems? Which of these is best suited for a particular application or hazard? Do some offer more protection than others?

What is an OSHA Competent Person? Does my business need one? Is training required to appoint one? Using OSHA sources, we tackle these questions for you. After you read this post, you'll be well informed about OSHA Competent Person duties, responsibilities, and if you already have one.