PPE Checklist Hazard Assessment

*1. Has a hazard assessment to identify and control physical and health hazards been completed? If not, perform a hazard assessment.

*2. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been applied prior to the use of PPE? If not, apply them first if applicable and appropriate

*3. Has appropriate PPE that matches the hazard been identified and provided to employees for use?

*4. Has the effectiveness of the PPE program been reviewed, updated and evaluated periodically?

*5. Have employees been trained on the use and care of the PPE?

*6. Have employees been trained on the limitations of the PPE?

*7. Is the PPE training documented and kept on file?

*8. Are supervisors enforcing the use of required PPE?

*9. Is PPE inspected regularly and properly maintained?

*10. Is worn and damaged PPE removed from service and replaced?

*11. When the following type of PPE is necessary, is the employer providing and paying for the PPE as stated by the OSHA standard 1910.132?

*12. If the employee provides his/her own PPE, is itadequate to protect the worker from hazards in the workplace?

*13. Do employees perform hammering, cutting, grinding, sanding and/or masonry work that produces or could produce particles/dust or debris?

*14. Do employees handle chemicals that could splash into their eyes or face?

*15.Do employees work with wet or powdered cement?

*16.Do employees weld?

*17.Do employees work in dusty or windy conditions?

If “yes” in response to any of the questions above, are the employees using appropriate PPE as applicable?

*18. Do safety glasses have frames constructed of plastic or metal with impact-resistant lenses?

*19. Do safety glasses have side shields?

*20. Do safety glasses and goggles completely cover the eyes, eye socket and area surrounding the eyes?

*21. .Are goggles tight-fitting?

*22. Are welding shields made of fiberglass or vulcanized fiber with a filtered lens?

*23. Do the filter lenses have the appropriate shade number to protect against specific hazards of the welding work being performed?

*24. Is damaged, defective or worn eye/face protection properly discarded and replaced?

*25. Does the mask have any holes in the filter?

*26. Is there any deterioration to the metal nose clip or any other part of the dust mask?

*27. Have the face straps lost elasticity?

*28. Is there a written respiratory protection program in place that is compliant with 29 CFR 1910.134?

*29. Have medical evaluations been conducted for employees required to wear a respirator?

*30. Have employees been fit tested?

*31. Has air quality monitoring been conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist?

*32. Have employees been trained on the written program and how to use and care for the respirators?

*33. Have all training and fit test results been documented and kept on file?

*34. Is the face piece clean?

*35. Does the exhalation valve allow air to exit mask and not enter?

*36. Is the regulator functioning properly?

*37. Are the buckles, back plate and straps in good condition?

*38. Is the pressure hose in working order?

*39. Are the pressure cylinder and all knobs and gauges in good condition and working properly?

*40. Are there any air leaks?

*41. Is there any visible damage to any part of the mask/respirator, hoses or cylinder?

*42. Is the filter or cartridge up-to-date, clean and free of any deterioration/damage?

*43. Is the air cylinder fully charged?

*44.Have employees been trained on how to select, use, adjust, wear and care for their head protection?

*45.Is the head protection clean and in good condition?

*46.Is the head protection adjusted properly to fit the wearer’s head?

*47.Are worn straps replaced as needed?

*48.Are hard hats inspected daily for cracks or any other visible damage?

*49.Are hats discarded and replaced if they received a heavy blow, even if damage is not visible?

*50.Are hats kept out of direct sunlight or heat and cleaned only with hot, soapy water?

*51.Are Class A hats worn in manufacturing situations?

*52.Are Class B hats worn in situations with electrical hazards?

*53.Has the proper foot protection been selected and are employees required to use it when exposed to any of the following: - Falling objects - Punctures - Crushing or rolling objects

*54.Is protective footwear sturdy with nonskid soles?

*55.Is steel-toed or non-metallic safety-toed footwear required to resist impact?

*56.In areas where there is risk for a puncture type injury, do shoes have flexible metal soles or inner shoes?

*57.Do employees wear the proper protective footwear when working in areas that have electrical hazards?

*58.Are employees wearing footwear with slip resistant soles when working in wet or slippery areas?

*59.Are employees who work in areas that have a risk of chemical or corrosive exposures wearing the appropriate chemical-resistant boots?

*60.Is damaged, defective or worn foot protection properly discarded and replaced?

*61.Has the proper hand protection been selected and are employees required to use it when exposed to any of the following:

*62.Have employees been trained on the differences in types of gloves and when and how to use them?

*63.When working with chemicals or corrosives, are employees using the proper type of glove as stated on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

*64.Are the gloves maintained per manufacturer’s recommendations?

*65.Are employees who have allergies to certain gloves been given alternative gloves?

*66.Do gloves fit properly and are they rated for the specific task being performed?

*67.Is damaged, defective or worn hand protection properly discarded and replaced?

*68.Are there work areas in which employees are exposed to excessively loud noise?

*69.Has noise monitoring been conducted by an industrial hygienist or other qualified person?

*70.If one or more employees are exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA over an eight hour period, has a written hearing conservation program compliant with 29 CFR 1910.95 been implemented?

*71.Have engineering and/or administrative controls been put in place prior to the use of PPE?

*73.Are employees required to wear hearing protection in areas where sound levels exceed 85 dBA?

*74.Have employees been trained on the hearing conservation program and how to select, use, wear and care for the hearing protection?

*75.Does the hearing protection properly fit the employee?

*76.Is damaged, defective or worn hearing protection properly discarded and replaced?

*78.Does the clothing fit properly and overlap at least two inches?

*79.Is the clothing clean and free of any hazardous substances, chemicals, blood or bodily fluids?

*80.Does the clothing have any tears, cuts, holes or burns?

*81.Is damaged, defective or worn protective clothing properly disposed of and replaced?