29 CFR 1910.132

Eye & Face Protection and PPE Hazard Assessment Awareness

Documents PPE hazard-assessment and eye/face protection awareness. Employer remains responsible for written hazard assessment, PPE selection, fitting, maintenance, and site-specific enforcement.

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What this course does and does not doThe employer remains responsible for workplace-specific hazard assessment, written certification, PPE selection decisions, fit, hands-on verification, task-specific procedures, and enforcement of required PPE use.
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$2,910
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Eye & Face Protection and PPE Hazard Assessment Awareness?
Eye & Face Protection and PPE Hazard Assessment Awareness is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132. It costs $39, is self-paced across 3 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
9,559
citations issued nationally
$2,910
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.132 was cited 9,559 times, averaging $2,910 in initial penalties. This course costs $39.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Most (729)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Illinois729
PR553
Maryland538
Ohio473
Virginia450

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.132 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
IL: 729 ($1,883)
PR: 553 ($1,476)
MD: 538 ($368)
OH: 473 ($4,706)
VA: 450 ($2,112)
MI: 416 ($354)
TN: 394 ($890)
TX: 377 ($6,274)
NJ: 368 ($3,841)
NC: 344 ($1,621)
NY: 333 ($2,387)
MA: 330 ($1,731)
CT: 322 ($1,589)
PA: 285 ($3,941)
MN: 247 ($1,787)
ME: 242 ($1,402)
WI: 236 ($4,402)
FL: 198 ($5,086)
GA: 169 ($4,374)
KY: 169 ($2,743)
AL: 128 ($1,330)
IA: 117 ($5,430)
UT: 111 ($482)
RI: 106 ($2,144)
CO: 95 ($3,331)
NV: 95 ($22,192)
AZ: 93 ($3,725)
VT: 74 ($4,648)
MO: 73 ($4,779)
CA: 69 ($630)
HI: 64 ($1,854)
OK: 64 ($8,297)
IN: 62 ($2,144)
LA: 59 ($6,278)
KS: 59 ($3,058)
AK: 52 ($7,708)
SC: 47 ($1,173)
ID: 44 ($3,507)
NH: 41 ($6,853)
MS: 34 ($2,563)
NE: 25 ($7,399)
SD: 22 ($4,477)
AR: 20 ($8,656)
NM: 20 ($6,576)
MT: 16 ($3,463)
ND: 14 ($10,102)
WV: 14 ($4,337)
WY: 13 ($2,825)
DC: 9 ($764)
WA: 9 ($784)
DE: 9 ($6,215)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 7,159 citations under 29 CFR 1910.132 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 92.9% of the 7,709 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing30.8% | 2,206
Construction9.8% | 704
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services7.8% | 555
Public Administration7.1% | 508
Retail Trade5.7% | 406
Other Services (except Public Administration)5.4% | 387

Manufacturing alone accounts for 30.8% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees30.6% | 2,192
11 to 50 employees41.9% | 2,999
51 to 250 employees20.8% | 1,488
251 to 1,000 employees5.2% | 371
More than 1,000 employees1.5% | 109

Citations by year

2,217
2023
2,192
2024
2,213
2025
537
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations rose 0%.

What this course covers

01
PPE Hazard Assessment and Employer Responsibilities10 min
02
Eye and Face Hazards, Selection, and Fit10 min
03
Proper Use, Care, Limitations, and Retraining Triggers10 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.132. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

Instant, verifiable certificate

Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Eye & Face Protection and PPE Hazard Assessment Awareness is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.132) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

PPE & Electrical · 7 min read
Eye and Face PPE Training: What 1910.132 Actually Requires
A plain-language guide to the OSHA PPE hazard assessment duty, where eye and face protection rules sit, and what documentation an inspector expects to see.

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