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A suitable risk assessment for cable management activities should begin with a task-based hazard assessment that identifies the job steps, the hazards present, where they are located, the likelihood of injury, the severity of harm, and the PPE needed. For cable management, this means assessing activities such as moving cable reels, routing cords, connecting equipment, securing cables, inspecting extension leads, and removing damaged cords. A job hazard analysis approach is appropriate because it helps break the work into tasks and assign controls to each step. [3] [5]

Hazard identification for cable management should cover, at minimum, trip hazards from trailing or poorly routed cables, electrical shock from damaged insulation, missing grounding, wet-hand contact, or unauthorized repairs, fire risk from overloaded outlets, overheating, damaged cords, and unsuitable cord use, manual handling injuries from lifting or pulling cable drums and bundles, and physical damage to cables from sharp edges, pinch points, doors, windows, or improper fastening. Where cables are installed near energized equipment or overhead electrical hazards, contact with live parts must also be considered. [9] [10] [11]

Risk evaluation:

Use a severity-and-probability matrix to rate each cable-management hazard. A practical approach is to classify potential outcomes such as fatal or permanent disability, severe injury, or minor injury, then estimate how often exposure could occur. High-risk conditions require immediate suspension of the task until controls are in place; medium-risk conditions must be controlled as soon as possible; low-risk conditions may be acceptable with monitoring. For example, a damaged energized extension cord in a wet area would normally be high risk, while a neatly secured low-voltage data cable in a protected tray may be low risk. [2] [2] [2]

Typical hazards, risk level, and controls for cable management:

  • Trailing cables across walkways: usually medium to high risk depending on traffic level; eliminate by rerouting overhead, underfloor, or along walls, and protect unavoidable crossings with cable covers or guarded ramps.
  • Damaged extension cords, crushed insulation, missing pins, or loose plugs: high risk; remove from service immediately and replace.
  • Use of flexible cords as permanent wiring, through walls, ceilings, floors, doors, or windows: high risk because of damage and fire/electrical exposure; replace with compliant fixed wiring.
  • Overloaded outlets, daisy-chained power strips, or hot receptacles: high risk for overheating and fire; reduce load, provide additional permanent outlets, and investigate abnormal heating.
  • Manual handling of cable reels or large bundles: medium risk; use mechanical aids, team lifting, and plan the route before moving.
  • Improper securing with staples, ties, or straps that damage insulation: medium to high risk; use supports and fittings that do not damage the cable jacket.
  • Work near energized equipment or overhead lines: high risk; maintain clearance, identify circuits, and use only qualified authorized persons for electrical work.

[10] [9] [11] Control measures:

  • Apply the hierarchy of controls first: eliminate unnecessary temporary cables, substitute fixed wiring where needed, and use engineering and administrative controls before relying on PPE.
  • Route cables away from pedestrian routes, emergency exits, ladders, and access to panels or breakers. Keep access to circuit breakers and fuse boxes clear.
  • Use flexible cords only for permitted temporary or movable-equipment purposes, not as a substitute for permanent wiring.
  • Select cords and cables that are rated for the environment, including dry, damp, wet, or sunlight-exposed locations.
  • Protect cables from sharp edges, pinch points, and traffic damage; use bushings, guards, trays, covers, or other protective systems as appropriate.
  • Use strain relief at plugs, connectors, and terminations so cord weight or pulling force is not transmitted to conductor terminals.
  • Use only grounded or double-insulated equipment as appropriate, and ensure grounded equipment uses cords with grounding conductors.
  • Do not plug or unplug energized cords with wet hands, and do not operate electrical equipment while standing in water.
  • Do not repair electrical cords or equipment unless the person is qualified and authorized; lockout and tagout when equipment is being serviced.
  • Maintain good housekeeping so excess cable is coiled, stored, and segregated from walkways and combustible materials, and emergency procedures are in place for fire, injury, or electrical incidents.

[1] [4] [10] [9] [11] Inspection and maintenance requirements:

  • Inspect portable cord-and-plug equipment and extension cords before use on each shift for loose parts, missing or deformed pins, jacket damage, crushing, pinching, cuts, overheating, and signs of internal damage.
  • Inspect cords that remain connected and protected when they are moved or when conditions change.
  • Remove worn, damaged, or defective cords, plugs, connectors, and PPE from service immediately and replace them.
  • Carry out regular workplace inspections, and reassess whenever equipment, materials, layout, or work processes change.
  • Document the hazard assessment and certification details for applicable workplaces, including workplace name, assessor/certifier, and assessment date.
  • Train employees to recognize cable hazards, inspect cords, report defects, understand PPE limitations, and follow routing and housekeeping rules.

[9] [6] [7] [7] [7] PPE:

PPE for cable management depends on the hazards identified and should be selected only after engineering and administrative controls are considered. Common PPE may include safety footwear with slip-resistant or puncture-resistant soles where cables are routed through work areas or where tools and reels may fall; hand protection such as general-purpose or cut-resistant gloves for handling cable, trays, and ties; eye protection when cutting ties, drilling supports, or working where particles may be generated; head protection where there are overhead obstructions or energized electrical hazards; and electrical protective equipment only where justified by exposure and used by trained personnel. PPE must fit the worker, employees must be trained in its use and limitations, and the employer should enforce its use. [5] [13] [12] [8]

Compliance with workplace health and safety regulations:

To comply with workplace health and safety requirements, employers should complete and document a hazard assessment, select controls using the hierarchy of controls, provide suitable PPE where residual risk remains, communicate PPE decisions to affected workers, ensure proper fit, train workers, inspect equipment regularly, and maintain records where required. For cable management specifically, compliance also means using flexible cords only for permitted purposes, not as permanent wiring, preventing cord damage, ensuring grounding where required, and inspecting extension cords and cord-and-plug equipment before use. If a risk assessment identifies a high-risk cable condition, the work should stop until the hazard is controlled. [8] [8] [10] [9] [2]

In practice, a good cable-management risk assessment should produce a task list, identified hazards, severity and probability ratings, risk codes, selected controls, PPE requirements, inspection frequencies, training needs, and a named person responsible for implementation and review. This creates a defensible system for preventing trips, electric shock, fire, and handling injuries while meeting workplace safety obligations.

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[1] 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…

[2] 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

[3] FACT SHEET: Flexible cords and cables (general industry)

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## Use flexible cords and cables only for: (cont.) FLEXIBLE CORDS AND CABLES (GENERAL INDUSTRY) The following flexible cords and cables must be marked with their type, size, and number of conductors at intervals not exceeding 24 inches: ● Type S, SC, SCE, SCT, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, and STOO flexible cords - Type G, G-GC, PPE, and W flexible cables - Use flexible cords in continuous lengths without splicing or tapping them. - Splices in hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord (No. 14 and larger) can be repaired, but the splice must retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and use characteristics of the cord. - Use strain relief when connecting flexible cords and cables so that tension - including tension from the weight of the cord - will not be transmitted to the conductor terminals. Examples of strain relief include knotting the cord, winding with tape, and use of fittings designed for that purpose. - Connectors used to connect cable in a run must lock firmly together and not open or close when they are energized. Use strain relief at the connections. - Do not use portable cords that have splices unless the splices are permanently molded or vulcanized. - Portable hand lamps that have flexible cords must have a molded composition (or similar) handle and an attached guard. Do not use metal shell or paper-lined lamp holders. ## 1910.334 - Use of equipment Flexible electric cords connected to equipment must not be used for raising or lowering the equipment. Flexible cords must not be fastened or hung in a way that could damage the outer jacket or insulation. Portable cord-and-plug connected equipment and extension cords must be inspected before use on each shift for defects such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation and for evidence of internal damage such as a pinched or a crushed outer jacket. Cord-and-plug connected equipment and extensio…

[4] 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…

[5] Hazard and Risk - Hierarchy of Controls

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# Enclosure and Isolation (cont.) ## Good Housekeeping (cont.) Being prepared for emergencies means making sure that the necessary equipment and supplies are readily available and that employees know what to do when something unplanned happens such as a release, spill, fire, or injury. These procedures should be written and employees should have the opportunity to practice their emergency response skills regularly. Please see the OSH Answers document on emergency_planning for more information. ## Personal Hygiene Practices and Facilities Personal hygiene practices are another effective way to reduce the amount of a hazardous material absorbed, ingested, or inhaled by a worker. Examples of personal hygiene practices include: - Washing hands after handling material and before eating, drinking or smoking. - Avoiding touching lips, nose, and eyes with contaminated hands. - No smoking, drinking, chewing gum or eating in the work areas - these activities should be permitted only in a "clean" area. - Not storing hazardous products in the same refrigerator as food items. Please see the OSH Answers documents on Workplace Housekeeping, Hand Washing: Reducing the Risk of Common Infections and Good Hygiene Practices - Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses for more information. ## What should I know about personal protective equipment (PPE) as a hazard control method? Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to anything workers wear to help protect them from workplace hazards. The use of PPE as the main method to control exposures should be limited to situations where elimination, substitution, engineering, or administrative controls are not practicable, or when: - Additional protection is required because other control methods are not sufficient to reduce the hazard - The hazard is a result of a temporary or emergency condition PPE limits exposure to the harmful effects of a hazard but only if the PPE is worn and used correctly. Examples of PPE inclu…

[6] 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

[7] Cal/OSHA Guide to Electrical Safety

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# Using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) (cont.) ## Following safe work practices (cont.) ➤ Replace broken 3-prong plugs and make sure the third prong is properly grounded. ➤ Never use extension cords as permanent wiring. ➤ Do not plug several power cords into one outlet. ➤ Do not disconnect power supplies by pulling or jerking the cords from the outlets. ➤ Always use the correct size fuse or breaker. - Be aware that unusually warm or hot outlets may be a sign that unsafe wiring conditions exists. ➤ Use proper PPE for the electrical job. ➤ Always use ladders made of wood or other non-conductive materials when working with or near electricity or power lines. ➤ Keep equipment such as ladders, cranes, man-lifts, and scaffolds away from power lines and live electrical wires. Danger! Electrocution Hazard. Keep ladder away from power lines and live electrical wires. ➤ Know where the breakers and boxes are located in case of an emergency. ➤ Label all circuit breakers and fuse boxes clearly. < Do not block access to circuit breakers or fuse boxes. ➤ Assume that all overhead wires are energized and have high voltage. - Never touch a fallen overhead power line. - Before working at heights or carrying long objects, check the area for overhead power lines. ➤ Don't operate electrical equipment while you are standing in water. ➤ Don't repair electrical cords or equipment unless qualified and authorized. ➤ Have a qualified electrician inspect electrical equipment that has gotten wet before energizing it. ➤ Lockout and tagout when electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained or adjusted. ➤ Post enough warning signs to make people aware of the safety hazard. DANGER HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE DO NOT REMOVE ELECTRICIANS AUTHORIZED CONTACT FOREMAN TEL: [redacted phone] ➤ Use only grounded or double insulated power tools. ➤ Determine location of electrical power lines and cables before digging, drilling or similar works. 11

[8] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What are Oregon OSHA's requirements for PPE hazard assessments? If you are a general industry, construction, or agricultural employer you must determine if your workplace has hazards you cannot eliminate or control without PPE. If there are such hazards, you must: • Select the PPE that protects your employees from the hazards • Communicate your selection decisions to each affected employee • Ensure the PPE fits each employee • Require your employees to use their PPE when they are exposed to the hazards General industry employers must also prepare a document that says they have done the hazard assessment. The document must include: • A heading that says the document is a "certification" of the hazard assessment • The name of the workplace evaluated • The name of the person certifying the hazard assessment was completed • The date of the hazard assessment ## Oregon OSHA's hazard assessment rules • General industry: [redacted phone](1), Hazard assessment and equipment selection. Appendix B to Subdivision 2/1 has guidelines for conducting a hazard assessment. • Construction: [redacted phone](1), Hazard assessment and equipment selection. Appendix B to Subdivision 2/1 has guidelines for conducting a hazard assessment. • Agriculture: [redacted phone](2), Hazard assessment and protective equipment selection. Appendix A to Subdivision 4/1 has a sample hazard assessment form. 3

[9] 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)

[10] FACT SHEET: Flexible cords and cables (general industry)

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## 1910.305 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use (cont.) FLEXIBLE CORDS AND CABLES (GENERAL INDUSTRY) Ensure that flexible cords and cables are not damaged by sharp corners, doorways, and other pinch points. Use staples, cable ties, straps, or similar fittings to support cable assemblies and flexible cords. These must be used in a manner that will not damage the insulation properties of the cord. Outlet box covers that have holes through which flexible cord pendants pass must have either bushings designed for that purpose, or smooth, well-rounded cord-bearing surfaces. Flexible cords and cables must be rated for their conditions of use and their location - examples include dry, damp, and wet locations and areas exposed to direct sunlight. ## Use flexible cords and cables only for: • Pendants • Wiring fixtures • Connecting portable lamps and appliances • Connecting portable signs - Elevator cables ● Wiring cranes and hoists • Connecting fixed equipment ● Preventing noise or vibration • Connecting appliances that can be easily moved for maintenance and repair • Data processing cables approved for data processing systems • Connecting moving parts • Temporary wiring Use only the following types of flexible cords in show windows and showcases: S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, Do not: • Use flexible cords and cables as a substitute for fixed wiring • Run flexible cords and cables through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors Run flexible cords and cables through doorways or windows Attach flexible cords and cables to building surfaces • Conceal flexible cords and cables behind building walls, ceilings, or floors Install flexible cords and cables in raceways unless another Oregon OSHA rule allows it SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, and STOO. This does not apply to wiring for chain-supported lighting fixtures and supply cords for portable lamps and other display merchandise. Flexible-cord conductors an…

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

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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Leg protection (cont.) ## PPE required (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Hand 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 hand protection - Harmful or hazardous temperatures - Chemicals that can be absorbed into the skin or cause burns - Energized electrical equipment - Mechanical equipment that can cause bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures, or amputations Other hazard: ## PPE required None required - Cut resistant gloves General-purpose work gloves Chemical resistant gloves ............... Insulated gloves Heat and flame resistant gloves Latex or nitrile gloves Electrician's insulated rubber gloves Cotton, leather, or anti-vibration gloves Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

[12] 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

[13] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# Evaluate your employees' exposures to each hazard identified in the baseline survey (cont.) ## Document your hazard assessment For each job assessed, documentation must include the following information: - A heading saying the document is a "certification" of the hazard assessment • The name of the workplace evaluated - The name of the person certifying the hazard assessment was completed PPE hazard assessment certification Workplace evaluated: Person certifying the evaluation: Hazard assessment date: • The date of each hazard assessment Use the PPE hazard assessment and certification form on our website to conduct your own hazard assessment. Construction industry and agricultural employers do not have to document their hazard assessments, but must tell each exposed employee about their PPE selection decisions and meet other rule requirements. ## Do regular workplace inspections Regular inspections tell you whether you have eliminated or controlled existing hazards, and help you identify new hazards. Quarterly inspections by employees trained in hazard recognition are a good way to get the job done. Look for new hazards whenever you change equipment, materials, or work processes. Determine what hazards could result from the changes and how to control them. If your business works at multiple sites, you may need to do a hazard assessment at each site. 6

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