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A safe equipment pre-work inspection checklist should verify that the equipment, the operator, the work area, and required controls are all ready before use. Start with a documented hazard assessment and workplace walk-through, identify task-specific hazards, and confirm that engineering or administrative controls have been considered before relying on PPE. For vehicles and heavy equipment, conduct a visual inspection at the beginning of each work day and correct any defects before placing the equipment in service. A strong checklist should also confirm that required safety features such as seat belts, back-up alarms, and rollover protection are present and functional where applicable. [1] [10] [7] [2]

Recommended pre-use inspection items:

  • Verify the operator is authorized, trained, and physically fit for the task.
  • Review the job scope, manufacturer instructions, and any site-specific procedures before startup.
  • Inspect the work area for struck-by, caught-in, pinch-point, overhead, electrical, chemical, slip/trip, visibility, and pedestrian-interface hazards.
  • Check guards, interlocks, emergency stops, alarms, lights, horns, mirrors/cameras, brakes, steering, tires or tracks, fluid leaks, hoses, attachments, and warning labels.
  • Confirm all required safety devices are installed and working, including seat belts, back-up alarms, and rollover protection where applicable.
  • Ensure maintenance status is acceptable: no overdue inspections, no unresolved defects, and no temporary repairs that compromise safety.
  • Remove defective equipment from service until repaired.
  • Confirm required permits or isolation steps are complete before maintenance, cleaning, jam clearing, or adjustment.

[2] [2] [2] [2] Hazard identification should be task-based, not just equipment-based. Walk through each work area and job step, identify what body parts are at risk, determine the hazard source, and decide whether the hazard can be eliminated or reduced through engineering, administrative, or work-practice controls before selecting PPE. Reassess hazards whenever jobs change, new equipment is installed, an accident occurs, or conditions otherwise change. [9] [9] [9] [11]

Operator responsibilities should be clearly defined:

  • Use equipment only if trained, authorized, and, where required, licensed.
  • Perform and document the pre-use inspection before operation.
  • Do not operate equipment with unresolved safety defects.
  • Use required PPE correctly and follow site procedures.
  • Report hazards, near misses, malfunctions, and any need for repair or replacement immediately.
  • Stop work if conditions change or the task exceeds the equipment's safe operating limits.

[2] [12] For lockout/tagout, include a checkpoint that any servicing, maintenance, cleaning, de-jamming, blade/tool change, or entry into a danger zone is not performed until all hazardous energy sources are isolated, locked out, tagged, verified at zero energy, and controlled according to the employer's written energy-control procedure. Normal pre-use inspection should also confirm that no lockout devices have been bypassed or removed improperly and that equipment is not started while another worker is exposed. If the machine is found unsafe, it should be shut down and removed from service until corrected.

PPE requirements should be based on the hazard assessment and matched to the task. The checklist should confirm that appropriate PPE has been selected, provided, fits properly, is in good condition, and that employees have been trained on use, care, and limitations. Depending on the hazards, this may include eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and protective clothing. Damaged or worn PPE should be discarded and replaced. [1] [1] [1] [1]

  • Eye/face: safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or welding shields where particles, dust, debris, or splash hazards exist.
  • Head: hard hats inspected for cracks or damage and replaced after heavy impact; use electrical-rated head protection where electrical hazards exist.
  • Feet: sturdy, nonskid, safety-toe, puncture-resistant, chemical-resistant, or electrical-protective footwear as hazards require.
  • Hands: gloves selected for cuts, abrasions, punctures, chemicals, temperature extremes, or infectious materials; ensure proper fit and compatibility.
  • Hearing: hearing protection in identified noise-hazard areas, especially where exposure exceeds 85 dBA.
  • Respiratory: only where required by hazard assessment and under a written respiratory protection program with medical evaluation, fit testing, and inspection requirements.
  • Body protection: coveralls, aprons, jackets, welding leathers, or chemical-resistant clothing where splash, burn, abrasion, or contamination hazards exist.

[6] [4] [5] [3] [6] Maintenance condition is a critical part of pre-work inspection. The checklist should verify that the equipment is clean enough to inspect, free of visible damage, leaks, missing guards, loose parts, and unauthorized modifications, and that inspection, service, and repair records are current. PPE and safety devices must also be maintained in safe and reliable condition. Any defective component that could affect safe operation should trigger immediate removal from service until repaired by a qualified person. [1] [8] [11] [2]

For OSHA safety compliance documentation, maintain records that show the employer has assessed hazards, selected controls, trained employees, and kept equipment and PPE in safe condition. At minimum, keep documented hazard assessments, pre-use inspection forms, corrective action records, maintenance and repair logs, operator training and authorization records, PPE training records, and any required written programs such as respiratory protection or hearing conservation. Documentation should also show periodic review of the PPE program and supervisor enforcement of required PPE use. [8] [8] [1] [12]

A practical pre-work checklist form should include: equipment ID, date/time, operator name, task/location, hazard review, pre-use inspection items, PPE required, lockout/tagout status if servicing is involved, defects found, corrective actions taken, supervisor notification, and final authorization to operate.

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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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# 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

[3] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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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 # Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version Proper use of PPE can be an employee's most important means of protection on the job. Employers and employees must work together to ensure the greatest possible protection from hazards in the workplace and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Employers should: • Perform a hazard assessment of the workplace to identify areas requiring the use of PPE. • Identify and provide appropriate PPE for employees. • Train employees in the use and care of PPE. • Maintain PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE. • Periodically review, update, and evaluate the effectiveness of the PPE program. Employees should: • Properly wear PPE. • Attend training sessions on PPE. • Care for, clean, and maintain PPE. • Inform a supervisor of the need for repair or replacement of PPE. Search ## Safety Blog KEMI recognizes 27 Kentucky employers for workplace safety KY Organizations Recognized for Keeping Workers Safe KEMI Announces Destiny Award Winners for 2021 Remember to use a Sign-In Sheet to document your safety training. Follow us on Social Media Specific requirements for PPE are presented in many different Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards (published in 29 CFR). Please refer to OSHA regulations for more information. KEMI does not assume liability for the content of information contained herein. Safety and health remain your responsibility. This information is to be used for informational purposes only and not intended to be exhaustive or a substitute for proper training, supervision, or manufacturers' instructions/recommendations. KEMI, by publication of this information, does not assume liability for damage or injury arising from reliance upon it. Compliance with this information is not a guarantee or warranty…

[4] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th>62. Have employees been trained on the differences in types of gloves and when and how to use them?</th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>63. When working with chemicals or corrosives, are employees using the proper type of glove as stated on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>64. Are the gloves maintained per manufacturer's recommendations?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>65. Are employees who have allergies to certain gloves given alternative gloves?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>66. Do gloves fit properly and are they rated for the specific task being performed?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>67. Is damaged, defective or worn hand protection properly discarded and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hearing Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>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?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>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?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>71. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been put in place prior to the use of PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>72. Are noise hazard areas identified with signs?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>73. Are employees required to wear hearing protection in areas where sound levels exceed 85 dBA?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>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?</td>…

[5] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 SAMPLE 2 Job Hazard Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment Job/task: Lathe operator Location: Lathe room <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 Method*</th></tr><tr><td>Pick up stock</td><td>Cuts</td><td>Sharp metal</td><td>hands</td><td>III</td><td>C</td><td>2</td><td>Leather gloves while handling</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Sprain</td><td>Heavy metal</td><td>back</td><td>II</td><td>C</td><td>2</td><td>Hoist for heavy items</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Crush</td><td>Heavy metal</td><td>feet</td><td>II</td><td>C</td><td>N</td><td>Steel Toed Shoes</td></tr><tr><td>Run Lathe</td><td>Impact</td><td>Revolving chuck</td><td>hands</td><td>II</td><td>C</td><td>N</td><td>Chuck guard</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Impact</td><td>Metal Chips</td><td>face, eyes, hands</td><td>II</td><td>B</td><td>1</td><td>Safety Glasses, face shield, coveralls</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Chemical</td><td>Coolant/Lube</td><td>hands</td><td>III</td><td>C</td><td>z N</td><td>Switch to non-irritating mixture</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Repetitive Motion</td><td>Frequent control adjust</td><td>hands</td><td>II</td><td>D</td><td>3</td><td>Periodic rest breaks, vary task duties</td></tr><tr><td>Remove stock</td><td>(Same as</td><td>Pick up</td><td>stock)</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><…

[6] Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Checklist

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# SAFETY WALKAROUND CHECKLIST VEHICLES & HEAVY EQUIPMENT 2001 Date Prepared: Project Name/No: By: Location: • Check the box if the statement is true. • Fill in the blanks where the - appears. • Citations in brackets are from Title 8 of the California Administrative Code. ## HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND WORKER TRAINING NOTES - The company has a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of hazards on the site involving vehicles and heavy equipment, as well as regular inspections, accident investigation, and correction of hazardous conditions. [1509] - All drivers are properly licensed, and have been trained in the proper and safe operation of vehicles and equipment. [3664(a)(1) and 5006(a)] ## INSPECTION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT - All vehicles and heavy equipment are visually inspected at the beginning of each work day for any malfunctions that could affect safe operation. All defects are corrected before the equipment is placed in service. [1593(d), 1597(j), and 3664(a)(7)] - Every haulage vehicle and piece of heavy equipment has a working back-up alarm that can be heard 200 feet away. [1592(a) and (b)] - Seat belts in good working order are provided on all vehicles and heavy equipment. [1596(g) and 1597(g)] - Roll-over protection structures (ROPS) are provided on vehicles and heavy equipment (including scrapers, tractors, loaders, bulldozers, carryalls, trucks, etc.). [1596(a)] California Tailgate Training Vehicles and Heavy Equipment-Page 1

[7] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# B. What you are required to do The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rule WAC [redacted identifier] says you must • Do a Hazard Assessment for PPE and document it • Select and provide appropriate PPE to your employees (p.10) . Provide training to your employees and document it (p.11) • Make sure your employees use their PPE properly (p.12) • Make sure PPE is in safe and good condition (p.12) You can use the "Guidelines for complying with PPE requirements" checklist on p. 16 to help you with meeting the requirements of the PPE rules. ## 1. Do a Hazard Assessment for PPE and document it Before you can know if your employees need PPE, you must assess your work place for hazards. It will help you select the appropriate PPE for any hazards present or likely to be present. WISHA also requires you to document that you have done a hazard assessment. As the person responsible for conducting the hazard assessment, you are accountable both for the quality and thoroughness of the hazard assessment. 8

[8] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# SAMPLE PPE POLICIES # Procedures ## A. Hazard Assessment for PPE (Safety Person or designated person), in conjunction with Supervisors, will conduct a walk-through survey of each work area to identify sources of work hazards. Each survey will be documented using the Hazard Assessment Certification Form, which identifies the work area surveyed, the person conducting the survey, findings of potential hazards, and date of the survey. (Safety Person or designated person) will keep the forms in the (Specify exact location, e.g., your company's business files). (Safety Person or designated person) will conduct, review, and update the hazard assessment for PPE whenever • a job changes • new equipment or process is installed • there has been an accident - whenever a supervisor or employee requests it • or at least every year Any new PPE requirements that are developed will be added into (Name of your business)'s written accident prevention program. ## B. Selection of PPE Once the hazards of a workplace have been identified, (Safety Person or designated person) will determine if the hazards can first be eliminated or reduced by methods other than PPE, i.e., methods that do not rely on employee behavior, such as engineering controls (refer to Appendix B - Controlling Hazards). If such methods are not adequate or feasible, then (Safety Person or designated person) will determine the suitability of the PPE presently available; and as necessary, will select new or additional equipment which ensures a level of protection greater than the minimum required to protect our employees from the hazards (refer to Appendix C - Selection of PPE). Care will be taken to recognize the possibility of multiple and simultaneous exposure to a variety of hazards. Adequate protection against the highest level of each of the hazards will be recommended for purchase. All personal protective clothing and equipment will be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed an…

[9] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th>52. Are Class B hats worn in situations with electrical hazards?</th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>Foot Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>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 Stubbing Chemical or corrosive contact Electrical shock or burns Slips or falls</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>54. Is protective footwear sturdy with nonskid soles?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>55. Is steel-toed or non-metallic safety-toed footwear required to resist impact?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>56. In areas where there is risk for a puncture type injury, do shoes have flexible metal soles or inner shoes?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>57. Do employees wear the proper protective footwear when working in areas that have electrical hazards?</td><td>பப</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>58. Are employees wearing footwear with slip- resistant soles when working in wet or slippery areas?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>59. Are employees who work in areas that have a risk of chemical or corrosive exposures wearing the appropriate chemical-resistant boots?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>60. Is damaged, defective or worn foot protection properly discarded and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hand Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>61. Has the proper hand protection been selected and are employees required to use it when exposed to any of the following: Skin absorption of harmful substances Sever cuts/lacerations Sever abrasions Punctures - Thermal and chemical burns Temperature extremes Corrosive liquids Blood and other potentially infectious materials</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tabl…

[10] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th>29. Have medical evaluations been conducted for employees required to wear a respirator?</th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>30. Have employees been fit tested?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>31. Has air quality monitoring been conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>32. Have employees been trained on the written program and how to use and care for the respirators?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>33. Have all training and fit test results been documented and kept on file?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>34. Is the face piece clean?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>35. Does the exhalation valve allow air to exit mask and not enter?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>36. Is the regulator functioning properly?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>37. Are the buckles, back plate and straps in good condition?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>38. Is the pressure hose in working order?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>39. Are the pressure cylinder and all knobs and gauges in good condition and working properly?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>40. Are there any air leaks?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>41. Is there any visible damage to any part of the mask/respirator, hoses or cylinder?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>42. Is the filter or cartridge up-to-date, clean and free of any deterioration/damage?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>43. Is the air cylinder fully charged?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Head Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>44. Have employees been trained on how to select, use, adjust, wear and care for their head protection?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>45. Is the head protection clean and in good condition?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>46. Is the head protection adjusted properly to fit the wearer's head?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>47. Are worn straps replace…

[11] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th>12. If the employee provides his/her own PPE, is it adequate to protect the worker from hazards in the workplace?</th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>Eye and Face Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>13. Do employees perform hammering, cutting, grinding, sanding and/or masonry work that produces or could produce particles/dust or debris?</td><td>ㅁㅁㅁ</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>14. Do employees handle chemicals that could splash into their eyes or face?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15. Do employees work with wet or powdered cement?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>16. Do employees weld?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>17. Do employees work in dusty or windy conditions?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>If "yes" in response to any of the above eye and face protection questions, are the employees using appropriate PPE as applicable (i.e. safety glasses, goggles, welding shields, face shields, etc.)?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>18. Do safety glasses have frames constructed of plastic or metal with impact-resistant lenses?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>19. Do safety glasses have side shields?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>20. Do safety glasses and goggles completely cover the eyes, eye socket and area surrounding the eyes?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>21. Are goggles tight-fitting?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>22. Are welding shields made of fiberglass or vulcanized fiber with a filtered lens?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>23. Do the filter lenses have the appropriate shade number to protect against specific hazards of the welding work being performed?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>24. Is damaged, defective or worn eye/face protection properly discarded and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></…

[12] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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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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Toolbox Talk: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) *Date:** [DATE] *Duration:** [DURATION] minutes *Presenter:** [PRESENTER NAME] *Location:** [LOCATION] Objective The objective of this toolbox talk is to ensure that all employees understand the importance of the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, recognize the hazards associated with

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