The installation of gypsum board depends upon individual workers. Given the possibility of injuries caused by workplace accidents involving the eyes, ears, hands, feet and head, the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment should be a focal point of any safety program established by a company involved in the application of gypsum board.
PPE violations are frequently cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as one of the major causes of job site injuries-of the top 20 most cited OSHA standards, three relate to physical hazards on a construction job site directly caused by PPE violations.