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A suitable risk assessment for operating an articulated dumper truck in a quarry should identify the task steps, the hazards at each stage, the likelihood and severity of harm, and the controls required before work starts. The assessment should cover driving, loading, travelling, reversing, tipping, parking, maintenance interaction, and emergency situations. A job-hazard-analysis approach is appropriate for complex work with multiple hazards and should be documented and certified. High-risk activities should be stopped until effective controls are in place, with priority given to engineering, work-practice, and administrative controls before PPE. [5] [7] [9]

Mobile plant hazards: collision with other vehicles, striking pedestrians, entanglement during inspection or maintenance, brake or steering failure, tyre failure, poor visibility, and loss of control on gradients or rough haul roads.
Vehicle movement and reversing: use a site traffic management plan with designated one-way systems where possible, controlled intersections, speed limits, berms, signage, lighting, radio/communication rules, and reversing only where unavoidable. Fit and maintain mirrors, cameras, alarms, lights, and other visibility aids; use trained banksmen only under a clear system of work.
Loading operations: load only in designated areas on stable, level ground; avoid overloading or uneven loading; keep the operator in the cab unless a safe alternative procedure is established; maintain exclusion zones around loading plant; and ensure the loader operator and dumper driver use agreed signals or radio communication.
Tipping operations: tip only on prepared, inspected tipping points with adequate edge protection or stop blocks where appropriate; check for soft ground, hidden voids, excessive side slope, overhead hazards, and people in the area; tip in a straight line where possible; never tip near unsupported edges; and lower the body before moving off.
Rollover and collision prevention: enforce seat belt use at all times, maintain safe speeds for road and weather conditions, avoid sharp turns especially when loaded, keep loads within manufacturer limits, travel with the body lowered, and prohibit mobile phone distraction or unauthorized passengers.
Ground conditions: inspect haul roads and tipping areas for rutting, mud, standing water, loose material, edge instability, overhead obstructions, and inadequate width; suspend operations in unsafe conditions until repaired or made safe.
Pedestrian segregation: physically separate pedestrians from vehicle routes wherever possible using barriers, designated walkways, crossing points, and exclusion zones around loading and tipping areas. High-visibility clothing should be mandatory for anyone exposed to traffic.
Operator competence and training: allow only trained, authorized, and medically fit operators to use the dumper. Training should cover machine controls, quarry traffic rules, reversing, tipping hazards, seat belt use, daily checks, defect reporting, emergency actions, and site-specific hazards. Refresher training and supervision are needed where risk, change, or poor performance indicates.
Pre-use inspection and maintenance: complete and record daily checks on tyres, wheels, steering, brakes, horn, lights, mirrors/cameras, reversing alarm, seat belt, body props/locks, hydraulic leaks, fire extinguisher if fitted, access steps/handholds, and general structural condition. Remove defective vehicles from service until repaired.
Dust and noise exposure: control dust on haul roads and loading/tipping areas by water suppression, road maintenance, speed control, and housekeeping. Assess operator exposure to respirable dust and noise; use enclosed cabs, filtration, and hearing protection where required. Keep windows closed when dust controls rely on cab filtration.
PPE: minimum quarry PPE typically includes hard hat, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses as needed, gloves suited to the task, and safety footwear with toe protection and slip-resistant soles. Hearing and respiratory protection should be provided where assessment shows exposure cannot be adequately controlled by other means.
Emergency procedures: establish arrangements for collision, rollover, fire, medical emergency, brake failure, and vehicle immobilization. Operators should know how to stop safely, raise the alarm, summon rescue, isolate the machine if safe, and never jump from an overturning vehicle if restrained by a seat belt. Recovery and rescue should be planned for remote quarry areas.
Compliance and management: the employer should maintain a written risk assessment, traffic management plan, inspection and maintenance system, operator authorization records, PPE assessment, supervision, and periodic review. Controls must be reviewed whenever equipment, routes, ground conditions, or work methods change.

[6] [9] [4] For quarry vehicle movement, the most critical controls are segregation, visibility, and disciplined traffic rules. Pedestrians should not share haul routes with dumpers except at controlled crossings. Reversing should be eliminated where practicable through one-way systems and turning circles; where it cannot be eliminated, the area should be clear, visibility aids functional, and the maneuver controlled. Loading and tipping areas should be treated as high-risk zones with exclusion areas, competent supervision, and routine inspection of edges and ground bearing capacity. [1] [8] [4]

Operator competence is a core control measure. Operators should be formally trained, familiarized with the specific articulated dumper model and quarry rules, assessed as competent, and authorized in writing. Training records should be documented, refreshed periodically, and updated when conditions or equipment change. Supervisors should verify that operators follow safe systems of work, use seat belts, report defects promptly, and do not operate unsafe equipment. [3] [11] [14]

Pre-use inspection and maintenance should be part of the safe system of work. The machine must be checked before use and defects affecting safety must result in immediate withdrawal from service. Planned preventive maintenance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and maintenance tasks should use isolation, lock-off, and safe access arrangements. Records of inspections, defects, repairs, and maintenance should be retained as part of quarry safety management. [12] [11] [10]

Typical residual-risk controls for an articulated dumper truck in a quarry:

Use only on routes designed for the dumper’s size, axle loads, and turning radius.
Keep haul roads graded, drained, and wide enough for safe passing or enforce one-way travel.
Provide edge protection, stop blocks, or stand-off distances at tipping points based on geotechnical assessment and site rules.
Ensure ROPS/FOPS-equipped machines are used where required and keep the seat belt worn whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Do not exceed payload limits and ensure loads do not obstruct visibility or create instability.
Use positive communication between loader and dumper operators.
Prohibit pedestrians from approaching a dumper unless the driver has stopped, made eye contact, and given clear permission.
Park on firm level ground where possible, apply parking brake, lower the body, isolate as required, and chock wheels if necessary on gradients.
Control dust with water suppression and road maintenance; assess need for respiratory protection where dust remains significant.
Assess noise exposure and provide hearing protection where exposure criteria are met or where noisy plant areas are designated.
Provide suitable PPE based on the hazard assessment and ensure fit, condition, and enforcement.
Review the assessment after incidents, near misses, route changes, weather damage, or changes in plant or production.

[16] [13] [15] For PPE, quarry dumper operations commonly require head protection, high-visibility clothing, protective footwear, eye protection where there is flying material or dust, gloves for inspection and coupling/uncoupling tasks, hearing protection in high-noise areas, and respiratory protection where dust exposure cannot be adequately controlled by engineering measures. PPE should be selected from a documented hazard assessment, matched to the hazard, fit the wearer properly, be maintained in good condition, and never be treated as the primary control where safer engineering or administrative measures are reasonably practicable. [2] [5] [10]

In terms of quarry safety regulation and HSE-style compliance expectations, the employer should be able to demonstrate a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, a site traffic management plan, competent supervision, operator training and authorization, inspection and maintenance systems, pedestrian segregation, emergency arrangements, and documented PPE assessment and certification. The assessment should be reviewed periodically and whenever there is a significant change or incident. If a hazard presents a high risk of fatal or serious injury, operations should not continue until the risk is reduced. [14] [7] [9]

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[1] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist <table><tr><th>General PPE Requirements</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th><th>Comments</th></tr><tr><td>1. Has a hazard assessment to identify and control physical and health hazards been completed? If not, perform a hazard assessment.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been applied prior to the use of PPE? If not, apply them first if applicable and appropriate.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Has appropriate PPE that matches the hazard been identified and provided to employees for use?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Has the effectiveness of the PPE program been reviewed, updated and evaluated periodically?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Have employees been trained on the use and care of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Have employees been trained on the limitations of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7. Is the PPE training documented and kept on file?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8. Are supervisors enforcing the use of required PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9. Is PPE inspected regularly and properly maintained?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10. Is worn and damaged PPE removed from service and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>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? Metatarsal foot protection - Rubber boots with steel toes Non-specialty-toe footwear (i.e. steel toe shoes/boots) if the employer does not permit it to be worn off the job site Non-prescriptive eye protection Prescriptive eyewear inserts/lenses for full face respirators Goggles and face shields Firefighting PPE (i.e. helmet, boots, gloves, full gear, proximity suits, etc.) Hard hats Hearing protection Welding PPE</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></t…

[2] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 # Job Hazard Analysis Assessment for PPE Use with WAC [redacted identifier] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) approach to doing a hazard assessment for PPE is a more comprehensive method and may be more useful in larger businesses with many hazards and/or complex safety issues. It also helps you assign a Risk Priority Code to the hazard to determine the course of actions you need to take to control the hazard. Follow the instructions as you conduct your hazard assessment and fill in the hazard assessment form. You can make copies of the form or customize it to fit the needs of your work place. For more detailed explanations of the instructions and guidance on doing the hazard assessment, including completed sample forms, see the "Additional Guidelines on Conducting a JHA Hazard Assessment for PPE," pages 25-30). This tool can also serve as written certification that you have done a hazard assessment as required by WAC 296-800-[redacted postal code] Document your hazard assessment for PPE. Make sure that the blank fields at the bottom of the form (indicated by *) are filled out. *Name of your work place *Address of the work place where you are doing the hazard assessment *Name of person certifying that a workplace hazard assessment was done *Date the hazard assessment was done 24 21 21

[3] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Tool

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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Hand protection (cont.) ## PPE required (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Hazard assessment worksheet: Hearing protection Department of Consumer and Business Services Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards <table><tr><th>No hazards requiring hearing protection</th></tr><tr><td>8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater</td></tr><tr><td>8.0 hours of exposure greater than 90 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>6.0 hours of exposure greater than 92 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>4.0 hours of exposure greater than 95 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>3.0 hours of exposure greater than 97 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>2.0 hours of exposure greater than 100 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>1.5 hours of exposure greater than 102 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>hours of exposure greater than 105 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>0.5 hours of exposure greater than 110 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>0.25 hours of exposure greater than 115 dBA</td></tr><tr><td>Other hazard:</td></tr></table> ## PPE required None required Ear plugs Ear muffs Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

[4] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What is a PPE hazard assessment? A personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment is an evaluation of your workplace that helps you determine what hazards your employees are exposed to and what PPE they need to protect themselves. A hazard assessment should include: - The jobs (or tasks) your employees do - The hazards your employees are exposed to • Where the hazards are located - The likelihood those hazards could injure your employees - The severity of a potential injury • The types of PPE necessary to protect your employees from those hazards ## Why should you do a PPE hazard assessment? There are three reasons: 1. A hazard assessment will help you find hazards at your workplace. 2. A hazard assessment will help you determine what personal protective equipment your employees need for protection. 3. Oregon OSHA's rules require you do one. 2

[5] Hazard and Risk - Sample Risk Assessment Form

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# What is a sample risk assessment form? (cont.) ## Sample Risk Assessment Form (cont.) <table><tr><th>Step or task</th><th>Hazard</th><th>Consequences or harm</th><th>Risk</th><th>Priority</th><th>Hazard Controls</th></tr><tr><td>EXAMPLE: Working at heights while on a ladder</td><td>Safety hazard: falling from heights</td><td>Serious injury due to a fall</td><td>High risk</td><td>1</td><td>Follow the hierarchy of controls for working at heights Elimination: when possible, perform work from the ground. Engineering controls: use an elevating work platform when appropriate. Administrative controls:</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>development of fall protection plans, safe work procedures, emergency response plans for working at heights, and adequate training (including working heights and fall protection training, elevating work platform training, ladder safety, training on safe work procedures and emergency response, etc.). Personal protective equipment: fall arrest system and equipment, head protection, high-visibility. clothing, protective footwear, face and eye protection, emergency response equipment, and other appropriate equipment for the job.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> Hazard and Risk - Sample Risk Assessment Form CCOHS

[6] Certification of Hazard Assessment

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# Certification of Hazard Assessment (Sample Page) Work Area Assessment Conducted By. Date Personal Protective Equipment - Hazard Analysis - By Task <table><tr><th>Task</th><th>Hazard</th><th>PPE Required</th><th>Notes</th><th>Department</th></tr><tr><td>Entering high noise area</td><td>Hearing loss</td><td>Foam, cap, or earmuff type hearing protection</td><td>Both ears, all production areas, prior to exposure area</td><td>All persons</td></tr><tr><td>Chemical mixing</td><td>Caustic burns</td><td>Chemical gloves, apron, goggles and face shield, rubber boots, sleeves</td><td>Only authorized employees are to mix chemicals. Read MSDS prior to using any chemicals.</td><td>Authorized Employees</td></tr><tr><td>First aid/CPR</td><td>Bloodborne pathogens/Air borne diseases</td><td>Latex/non-latex examination gloves, safety eyewear, CPR device protective mask</td><td>Immediate notification if exposed to body fluids. See Bloodborne Pathogen Control Program</td><td>Any staff required to render first aid.</td></tr><tr><td>Grinding, sanding, chipping, abrading</td><td>Debris in eyes, burns, lacerations to face and other non-protected body parts.</td><td>Safety glasses / goggles, face shield, gloves, arm protection, Safety toed leather boots</td><td>Use point of operation area guarding when available.</td><td>Maintenance</td></tr><tr><td>Grinding, sanding, chipping, abrading</td><td>Hand lacerations, impingement</td><td>Leather or thick cloth work gloves</td><td>When using powered tools</td><td>Maintenance</td></tr><tr><td>Welding, brazing</td><td>Eye hazard, burns</td><td>Welding helmet, apron, gloves, chaps</td><td>See selection chart for proper lens shade</td><td>Maintenance</td></tr><tr><td>Work on live electrical circuits</td><td>Electrical shock</td><td>Reference NFPA 70-E</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>Must be licensed and trained.</td></tr><tr><td>Exposure to traffic</td><td>Body injuries</td><td>ANSI Class II Safety Vest</td><td>Wear near road ways or high traffic are…

[7] FACT SHEET: Personal Protective Equipment

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## Why use PPE? (cont.) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT # Employer responsibility Survey your workplace Conduct a hazard assessment to determine if employees need PPE. OAR [redacted phone](1) requires a written document that certifies that the workplace has been evaluated, the dates of the hazard assessment, ## Table 1 and who performed the evaluation. Hazard assessments should be re-evaluated whenever there are changes to equipment, processes, or chemicals in the workplace. See an example of a hazard assessment in Table 1, below. Another example is our PPE Hazard Assessment and Certification Form. <table><tr><th colspan="4">PPE Hazard Assessment (example)</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Department: Building maintenance</td><td colspan="2">Job title: Maintenance specialist</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Job duty location: Plant-wide</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Analysis performed by: Jada Robinson Date: Dec. 19, 2023</td></tr><tr><td>Activity/tools</td><td>Potential hazards</td><td>Body parts</td><td>PPE required</td></tr><tr><td>Replace glass</td><td>1,7</td><td>c, g, h</td><td>III, VII (cut resistant)</td></tr><tr><td>Remove trash</td><td>7</td><td>C</td><td>III</td></tr><tr><td>Replace light bulbs</td><td>1, 4, 7</td><td>c, h</td><td>III, VII (cloth/leather)</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>3,7,8</td><td>c, e, f, g, h</td><td>X (welding helmet/lens) IX (fume) X (welding vest) VII (welding gloves)</td></tr></table> ## Hazard key 1. Cut 2. Abrasion 3. Burn 4. Fall 5. Flying object 6. Noise 7. Flying particles 8. Inhalation 9. Slip 10. Splash 11. Other Body part key a. Head b. Face c. Eye(s) d. Ear(s) e. Respiratory f. Trunk g. Arm(s) h. Hand(s) i. Finger(s) j. Leg(s) k. Foot/feet I. Toe(s) m. Other PPE required key I. Hard hat - II. Chemical goggles - III. Safety glasses - IV. Ear plugs V. Ear muffs - VI. Body harness - VII. Gloves (list type) - VIII. Shoes/boots (list type) - IX. Respirator X. Other OSHA Oregon OSHA Departm…

[8] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# SAMPLE PPE POLICIES # Introduction The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Policies is to protect the employees of (Name of your business) from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is not a substitute for more effective control methods and its use will be considered only when other means of protection against hazards are not adequate or feasible. It will be used in conjunction with other controls unless no other means of hazard control exist. Personal protective equipment will be provided, used, and maintained when it has been determined that its use is required to ensure the safety and health of our employees and that such use will lessen the likelihood of occupational injury and/or illness. This section addresses general PPE requirements, including eye and face, head, foot and leg, hand and arm, body (torso) protection, and protection from drowning. Separate programs exist for respiratory protection and hearing protection as the need for participation in these programs is established through industrial hygiene monitoring. (List other programs or policies requiring PPE, such as Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, etc., that you may have at your work place) are also addressed in (State the section or location in your Accident Prevention Program where they are found) The (Name of your business) Personal Protective Equipment Policies includes: - Responsibilities of supervisors and employees • Hazard assessment and PPE selection - Employee training - Cleaning and Maintenance of PPE Sample Policies-2

[9] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# TABLE OF CONTENTS (If viewing this pdf document on the computer, you can place the cursor over the section headings below until a hand appears and then click. You can also use the Adobe Acrobat Navigation Pane to jump directly to the sections.) <table><tr><th></th><th>How To Use This Guide...</th><th>4</th></tr><tr><td>A.</td><td>Introduction</td><td>.6</td></tr><tr><td>B.</td><td>What you are required to do.</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>1. Do a Hazard Assessment for PPE and document it</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>2. Select and provide appropriate PPE to your employees..</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>3. Provide training to your employees and document it.</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>4. Make sure your employees use their PPE properly.</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>5. Make sure PPE is in safe and good condition</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>C.</td><td>Resources</td><td>.14</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Tools/Forms: Checklists and forms you can use to help you</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>comply with PPE requirements.</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Guidelines for complying with PPE requirements.</td><td>5672 16</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Hazard Assessment For PPE.</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Job Hazard Analysis Assessment for PPE.</td><td>21</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>- Additional Guidelines for Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Assessment for PPE...</td><td>.25</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Personal Protective Equipment Training Certification Form</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Personal Protective Equipment Training Quiz.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Sample PPE Policies</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Recognizing and Controlling Hazards</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>What is a hazard?.</td><td>35</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>How do you control hazards?</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Engineering Controls.</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>- Work Practice Controls</td><td>39</td></tr><tr><td><…

[10] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Tool

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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Head protection (cont.) ## Potential hazards (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Foot protection Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards - No hazards requiring foot protection - Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that might roll onto or fall on a worker's feet - Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoes - Molten metal Hot, wet, or slippery surfaces Energized electrical equipment Other hazard: ## PPE required None required Steel toe shoes Boots or shoes metatarsal guards Slip resistant soles Puncture resistant soles Chemical resistant boots Insulated boots or shoes Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

[11] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 # Job Hazard Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment Job/Task: Location: <table><tr><th>Job/Task Step</th><th>Hazard Type</th><th>Hazard Source</th><th>Body Parts At Risk</th><th>Severity</th><th>Probability</th><th>Risk Code</th><th>Control Method¹</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> (1) Note: Engineering, work practice, and/or administrative hazard controls such as guarding must be used, if feasible, before requiring employees to use personal protective equipment. Certification of Assessment *Name of work place: <empty> *Address: <empty> *Assessment Conducted By: <empty> Title: <empty> *Date(s) of Assessment: <empty> Implementation of Controls Approved By: <empty> Title: <empty> Date: <empty> Page 24 24 24

[12] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Tool

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OSHA Oregon OSHA PPE hazard assessment tool Department of Consumer and Business Services [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] •Toll-free: [redacted phone] • osha.oregon.gov Fill in this document to certify that you completed a hazard assessment of your workplace, and keep it on file. Oregon OSHA recommends regular hazard assessments to keep your workplace safe. Survey as often as necessary to identify changing safety and health hazards that require personal protective equipment (PPE). Workplace assessed: <empty> Name/position of the person certifying the assessment: <empty> Signature of the person certifying the assessment: <empty> Date: <empty> ## PPE required at this workplace includes (check all that apply): Fall protection: [ ] Torso protection: [ ] Eye and face protection: [ ] Head protection: [ ] Foot protection: [ ] Leg protection: [ ] Hand protection: [ ] Hearing protection: [ ] Respiratory protection: [ ] 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

[13] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# A. Introduction (cont.) ## Hierarchy of Controls (cont.) requirements under WAC [redacted identifier] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The next section tells you what you must do if your employees need PPE. Examples of some PPE: <table><tr><th>Body part</th><th>Example of PPE</th><th>Example of hazard/ hazardous condition</th></tr><tr><td>Head</td><td>hard hat</td><td>contact from falling object</td></tr><tr><td>Face</td><td>face shield</td><td>impact from flying wood chips</td></tr><tr><td>Eyes</td><td>safety glasses</td><td>liquid chemical splash</td></tr><tr><td>Body (torso)</td><td>leather apron</td><td>burn from molten metal work</td></tr><tr><td>Arms, hands</td><td>puncture-resistant metal- mesh gloves</td><td>cut from shellfish processing</td></tr><tr><td>Legs, feet</td><td>knee guards</td><td>awkward posture, pressure from carpet laying</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Potentially life-threatening</td><td>life jacket (personal flotation device)</td><td>drowning from falling into water</td></tr><tr><td>*body harness/personal fall protection system</td><td>*fall from roof</td></tr><tr><td>Ears</td><td>*ear plugs</td><td>*loud noise from machinery</td></tr><tr><td>Lungs</td><td>*face mask with cartridge</td><td>*vapors from cleaning with solvent</td></tr></table> * PPE for these and other hazards are not included in this volume of the PPE Guide but will be covered in future volumes (see WAC 296-62 for respiratory and hearing protection and WAC 296-155 for fall protection for further assessment). 7

[14] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 <table><tr><th></th><th></th><th colspan="5">Job Hazard Analysis Matrix</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Severity of Injury</td><td colspan="5">Probability of an Accident Occurring</td></tr><tr><td>Level</td><td>Description</td><td>A Frequent</td><td>B Several Times</td><td>C Occasional</td><td>D Possible</td><td>E Extremely Improbable</td></tr><tr><td>I</td><td>Fatal or Permanent Disability</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>||</td><td>Severe Illness or Injury</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2233</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>III</td><td>Minor Injury or illness</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2-3</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>IV</td><td>No Injury or Illness</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr></table> <table><tr><th colspan="3">Risk Priority</th></tr><tr><td>Code</td><td>Risk Level</td><td>Action Required</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>High</td><td>Work activities must be suspended immediately until hazard can be eliminated or controlled or reduced to a lower level.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Medium</td><td>Job hazards are unacceptable and must be controlled by engineering, administrative, or personal protective equipment methods as soon as possible.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Low</td><td>No real or significant hazard exists. Controls are not required but may increase the comfort level of employees.</td></tr></table> 3. Take action on the assessment. Depending on the assigned Risk Level/Code (or Risk priority), take the corresponding action according to the table above: • If Risk priority is LOW (3) for a task step → requires no further action. - Note: If you assign a risk code of 3, be sure that there isn't a WISHA standard that requires specific protection be provided. For example: WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] requires personal protective equipment when using compressed air for cleaning. - If Risk priority is MEDIUM (2) → select and implement appropriate controls. • If Risk priori…

[15] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What types of PPE may be necessary? Your hazard assessment should determine if your employees need any of the following types of PPE: - Eye and face protection ◆ Fall protection - Foot protection • Hand/general skin protection - Head protection • Hearing protection • Leg protection ● Personal floatation device • Respiratory protection • Torso/general body protection ## How to do a PPE hazard assessment ## Do a baseline survey to identify workplace hazards A baseline survey is a thorough evaluation of your entire workplace - including work processes, tasks, and equipment - that identifies safety and health hazards. A complete survey will tell you what the hazards are, where they are, and how severe a potential injury could be. ## Suggestions: Use safety data sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards. A safety data sheet has detailed information about a hazardous chemical's health effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and safe handling practices. Review equipment owner and operator manuals to determine the manufacturer's safety warnings and recommended PPE. Conduct a job-hazard analysis (JHA) - a method of identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with specific jobs. A JHA breaks down a job into tasks. You evaluate each task to determine if there is a safer way to do it. A job-hazard analysis works well for jobs with difficult-to-control hazards and jobs with histories of accidents or near misses. JHAS for complex jobs can take a considerable amount of time and expertise to develop. You may want to have a safety professional help you. Have an experienced safety professional survey your workplace with you. 4

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# PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 09/03/2016 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly. that ## When to Wear PPE • Before you resort to PPE, you should first: • Use administrative controls • Implement Engineering Controls • Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator • Control dust with a wet process vs. dry • Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment • When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. - Often times PPE will be used in conjunction with administrative and engineering controls for added protection. ## BASIC TYPES OF PPE Head: Hard hat, welders cap Hearing: Earmuffs, ear plugs or canal caps Face/Eye: Safety glasses, face shield, safety goggles. Hand: Gloves for general use, chemical use, electrical work or hot work. Body: Chaps, leathers, coveralls Foot Protection: Leather boots, Safety toe/steel toe boots Personal Protective Equipment is gear that is worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE, verifies that the PPE fits properly and is adequate for the work to be performed. Remember: PPE is the last line of defense against a hazard. LEARN MORE ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Does the PPE you wear to perform your work fit properly and is it in good working condition? What can be done in your work area to improve the use of PPE? • What improvements can be made to reduce the need for PPE? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers …

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