Alabama § 25-9-40 - Use of Protective Clothing, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 25-9-40 — Use of Protective Clothing, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-9-40. Use of Protective Clothing, Etc.
(a) Welders and helpers shall use proper shields or goggles to protect their eyes.
(b) Employees engaged in haulage operations and other persons employed around moving equipment on the surface and underground shall wear snug-fitting clothing.
(c) Protective gloves shall be worn when material which may injure the hands is handled, but gloves with gauntleted cuffs shall not be worn around moving equipment.
(d) Men exposed for short periods to gas, dust, fume, and mist inhalation hazards shall wear permissible respiratory equipment. When the exposure is for prolonged periods, other measures to protect workmen or to reduce the hazard shall be taken.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 25-9-40
What does Code of Alabama § 25-9-40 cover?
Section 25-9-40 ("Use of Protective Clothing, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 25-9-40?
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