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BOP Program Statement 5578.01 § 1
PURP
OSE AND SCOPE
Thi
s program statement authorizes and regulates the issuance and accountability of cut and
puncture resistant gloves at all Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) institutions. Gloves are considered
personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff when required under this program statement. Being
designated as PPE, the use of authorized gloves is intended to protect staff while conducting
searches of inmate housing units, work areas, and common areas of any institution. Gloves are
mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to be worn during
activities specified in this program statement and in accordance with 29 C.F.R. § 1910.138 and
the Program Statement National Occupational Safety and Health Policy.
a. Pr
ogram Objectives.
■ Gl
oves are issued to, and will be the responsibility of, all Bureau institution staff.
■ Staff are required to wear gloves during searches identified in this program statement.
■ All cut and puncture resistant gloves are properly secured and accounted for when not in
use while inside the secure perimeter of the institution, due to the potential security risk
associated with the gloves.
■ Procedures for placement and storage of the gloves in work areas are developed locally.
b. Institution Supplement. None.
History
PS 5578.01 dated 2026-03-19
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
e5c8ff39855b9a854c38df245842f356282dcd5f0e424b573f019ab9f5f42d0f
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