Personal Protective Equipment.
Section 49
SEC. 49. Personal Protective Equipment.—The following requirements shall be applicable for personal protective equipment: Personal protective equipment and/of protective barriers shall be provided whenever substances, radiations or mechanical irritants are encountered in a manner capable of causing any pathological change or injury or impairment in function of any part of the body through skin and/or mucous membrane absorption. Personal protection equipment which shall include respiratory protectors and other accessories shall be fitted to each exposed worker when necessary. X-ray film badges or pocket desimeters should be worn by workers who, during their course of work are unavoidably exposed to even a small amount of radiation. Supervisors and employees shall familiarize themselves with the use, proper sanitary care and storage of this equipment.