Which of the following are required by the 130.7(B) provisions addressing the care of protective equipment?

• A. I, II, and III
• B. I, II, and IV
• C. II, III, and IV
• D. I, III, and IV

Answer: (B)

Care and maintenance of protective equipment is about keeping PPE in a ready-to-use, protective state. Cleaning after exposure prevents contaminants and residues from degrading the material, ensuring it remains safe to wear. Proper storage in a clean, dry place protects the equipment from environmental damage and unnecessary wear. If PPE is damaged or contaminated, it must be taken out of service and repaired or replaced so that the protective function isn’t compromised. These care actions—cleaning, proper storage, and removal/repair or replacement when damaged—are the ones the provisions require, which is why the combination including those steps is the correct interpretation. The item that isn’t a care action isn’t required by these provisions, so it isn’t included.