A regular PPE sign might tell you to wear protection for your head or eyes or feet or hands. A Wear Protective Clothing sign is specific to your body. It is talking about things like coveralls or special suits that keep you safe from chemicals or flames. This sign is a reminder that what you wear is important in certain areas.

Places like chemical plants and laboratories where you might get splashed with something. Welding and metal shops where sparks can hurt you. Also places that work with biological materials or make medicines. Any place where what you wear is part of keeping you safe.

At the entrance to areas where body protection is required, near chemical storage and dispensing points, in welding and cutting zones, at decontamination areas, and on equipment that poses a splash, spatter, or contamination risk. Like all PPE signs, the best placement is the last point before entry.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 covers general PPE requirements including the employer's duty to assess hazards and provide appropriate protective clothing. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 specifically addresses hand protection, and 29 CFR 1910.133 covers eye and face protection. For chemical-specific clothing requirements, the relevant standard under OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z for that substance applies. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145 covers accident-prevention signs and tags.

It is better if they are specific. The more specific the sign is, the less likely someone will make a mistake.

Yes. Your own workers know what protective clothing to wear because they are trained. Contractors might not know the rules. They might be used to rules from their own job. So a clear sign at the entrance to an area can help them know what to wear before they enter.