I can’t believe OSHA reblogged this without pointing out the lack of complete PPE?? Where’s this dudes hardhat, gloves, and eyeprotection???

@tehnakki​​ I appreciate your concern for this “Rat” (I believe it’s a squirrel), but most PPE is only required when relevant hazards are present.  I see nothing in this image that would necessitate the use of a hardhat, work gloves, or eye protection. You can refer to Standards 29 CFR 1910.133,1910.135, and 1910.138 if you are interested in learning more about hardhat, glove, and eye protection requirements.

Regarding the use of a HI-VIS vest, I refer you to Standard 29 CFR 1926.651(d):

Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic shall be provided with, and shall wear, warning vests or other suitable garments marked with or made of reflectorized or high-visibility material.

and I think we all can agree that the employee pictured above is regularly exposed to just such a hazard.