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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

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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)

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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

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# LONE WORKERS Date Published: 05/15/2025 ## Lone Workers Imagine working alone on a remote project site with little cellular coverage or the ability to contact help if needed. Then imagine that you are installing metal roof panels on a roof, one of the panels breaks free, causing a severe laceration. What can you do to reach aid when working alone and unable to summon help? and In a recent survey conducted by TracPlus®, almost one in five (19%) lone workers reported having an accident and struggled to get help, while almost half (44%) stated they felt unsafe while at work while working alone, many with good cause. ## WORKING ALONE DEFINED Working alone is when employees perform their tasks or duties without direct or immediate supervision or assistance. Working alone is not always ideal, but sometimes it is necessary. Working alone has unique challenges and risks, as no one can immediately offer assistance or support if something goes wrong. An estimated 15% of employees work by themselves. For those working in isolated environments, there could be a risk of serious injury, even death. If a lone worker becomes injured, trapped, or unconscious, they may be unable to call for help. It could be some time before anyone finds out they are in trouble or where they are located. This delay in getting help or treatment can cause an injury to become more severe or even deadly. Many lone workers work extended hours, off shifts, on holidays, or in adverse weather conditions with no supervision. These conditions present unique hazards and put the lone worker in challenging and potentially unsafe situations. ## LONE WORKER RISK ASSESSMENT It is essential to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment before starting any task. This assessment should be appropriate for the work location and may include a job hazard analysis (JHA) or a similar procedure. The assessment aims to determine the level of risk involved and whether it is safe to proceed alone. During the risk ass…

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# Other Conditions Increasing the Risk of Slips And Trips - Conditions and situations that make it difficult to see potential hazards or that distract your attention can contribute toward a slip or trip. Can you see the worker on the stairs? - poor lighting ◉ glare ■ shadows • bulky or awkward personal protective equipment (PPE) . excessive noise, temperature Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 17

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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…

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# Guidelines for complying with PPE requirements Use this checklist to help you comply with the PPE requirements at your work place. You can use the available tools in the far right column to help you accomplish the step. Check off the boxes in the far left column as you complete each step. <table><tr><th>Done</th><th>STEP</th><th>Tools</th></tr><tr><td></td><td>Do a work place walk-through and look for hazards (including potential hazards) in all employees' work spaces and work place operating procedures.</td><td rowspan="3">Checklist #1: PPE Hazard Assessment or Checklist #2: JHA PPE Hazard Assessment</td></tr><tr><td>ப</td><td>Consider engineering, administrative, and/or work practice methods to control the hazards first. Identify those existing/ potential hazards and tasks that require PPE.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Select the appropriate PPE to match the hazards and protect employees.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Communicate PPE selection to each at-risk employee. Provide properly fitting PPE to each employee required to use it.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Train employees on the use of PPE and document it.</td><td>PPE Training Certification Form</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Test employees to make sure they understand the elements of the PPE training.</td><td>Sample PPE Training Quiz (optional)</td></tr><tr><td>ப</td><td>Follow up to evaluate effectiveness of PPE use, training, policies, etc. against the hazards at your work place. Yes No All employees have been trained Yes No Employees are using their PPE properly and following PPE policies and procedures Yes No Supervisors are enforcing use of required PPE (If you checked any No boxes, go back through the steps and correct the deficiencies.) Yes No Have things changed at your work place? (e.g., fewer injuries/illnesses)</td><td></td></tr></table> 16

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# Option 1 # Hazard Assessment For PPE Use with WAC [redacted identifier] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This tool can help you do a hazard assessment to see if your employees need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) by identifying activities that may create hazards for your employees. The activities are grouped according to what part of the body might need PPE. You can make copies, modify and customize it to fit the specific needs of your particular work place, or develop your own form that is appropriate to your work environment. 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 beginning of the checklist (indicated by *) are filled out (see below, Instructions #4). ## Instructions: 1. Do a walk through survey of each work area and job/task. Read through the list of work activities in the first column, putting a check next to the activities performed in that work area or job. 2. Read through the list of hazards in the second column, putting a check next to the hazards to which employees may be exposed while performing the work activities or while present in the work area. (for e.g., work activity: chopping wood; work-related exposure: flying particles). 3. Decide how you are going to control the hazards. Try considering engineering, work place, and/or administrative controls to eliminate or reduce the hazards before resorting to using PPE. If the hazard cannot be eliminated without using PPE, indicate which type(s) of PPE will be required to protect your employee from the hazard. 4. Make sure that you complete the following fields on the form (indicated by *) to certify that a hazard assessment was done: *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 *Da…

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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…

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# LONE WORKER SAFETY Date Posted: 05/31/2024 The term "Lone Worker" is used to describe any worker who is working remotely and without direct supervision. A Worker could be considered a lone worker at any time when their regular duties require them to work where they cannot be seen or heard by another person; they cannot expect a visit from another worker or member of the public during the ordinary course of their work; and where assistance is not readily available. While working alone is not always hazardous, it can be when other circumstances are present. Whether a situation is higher or lower risk depends on the location, the type of work being completed, the potential likelihood and consequences of an incident, and the response time and ability of an emergency responder if an incident were to occur. This wide variety of circumstances makes it essential to assess each situation individually. ## LONE WORKER SUPERVISION AND COMMUNICATION The level of supervision required for lone work depends on the job's risk (risk = severity and probability of an incident), the abilities of the person responsible, and their willingness to support safety and health objectives. The hazard assessment process should provide a clear road map for making management decisions on a case-by-case basis. The most critical safety plan for lone workers revolves around communication. Open communication between lone workers and their supervisor permits the supervisor to stay aware of lone workers' activities, hazards, and changes in work conditions. • Procedures for monitoring and effective means of communication should be established for each task or activity involving lone working. • All lone workers (including those working off-site) must have a suitable means of maintaining contact with managers, supervisors, or other workers (e.g., a two-way radio). Check-in procedures should be in place to ensure that a lone worker has returned to their base or home once the lone working task or …

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WORK SAFE KENTUCKY Free safety resources provided by KEMI HOME SAFETY RESOURCES SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY BLOG ABOUT KEMI CONTACT US O # Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version • According to the U.S. Department of Labor, slips, trips, and falls are the most common occupational accidents. • Many falls can be prevented with general safety precautions. • The two main causes of slips, trips, and falls are environmental conditions and human factors. CAUTION A FLOOR - • A slip occurs when there is too little traction, or friction, between the shoe and walking surface. • A trip occurs when a person's foot contacts an object in the way or drops to a lower level unexpectedly, causing the person to be thrown off-balance. • A fall occurs when a person is too far off-balance. ## The main causes of slips include: • Spills of liquids and other debris, such as mud, water, grease, oil, sawdust, powders, etc. • Highly-polished or freshly-waxed floors. • Transitioning from one surface another, such as walking from a carpeted surface to a smooth surface like tile. • Sloped walking surfaces. • Loose floor tiles, loose or unanchored floor mats, and loose floor covers. • Wet, muddy, or inappropriate footwear. • Environmental factors, such as rain, snow, and frost. • Mounting and dismounting equipment improperly. • Climbing ladders with wet, muddy, or greasy shoes. • Mark swinging doors with "in" and "out" signage. ## The main causes of trips include: • Uncovered cables, wires, or extension cords. • Cluttered walkways. - Open cabinets and desk drawers. • Changes in elevation, such as unmarked steps. • Damaged or nonuniform steps and ladders. Other conditions and factors that may contribute to slips, trips, and falls include: • Poor lighting. • Use of bulky equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). • Improper material handling techniques. • Loud noise or distractions. • Medication or drug and alcohol effects. …