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A suitable risk assessment for incorrect wafer handling and wrong wafer handle identification should treat the task as a formal job hazard analysis covering each handling step: wafer selection, ID verification, transfer, loading/unloading, temporary storage, and return to cassette/FOUP. The assessment should identify the task, hazard source, body parts at risk, severity, probability, and required controls, then assign a risk priority so high-risk steps are stopped until controlled. This approach is consistent with documented PPE hazard assessment and JHA methods that require evaluating tasks, hazards, likelihood, severity, and control methods, with certification of the assessment. [4] [2] [11]

Key hazards for incorrect wafer handling and wrong wafer handle identification include:

  • Operator error: selecting the wrong wafer, misreading lot/slot/orientation identifiers, bypassing verification steps, or mixing product lots.
  • Equipment misuse: using the wrong end effector, vacuum wand, robot recipe, cassette/FOUP mapping, or handling tool settings, causing mis-picks, drops, collisions, or cross-placement.
  • Contamination: particle transfer from hands, gloves, damaged tools, dirty carriers, poor housekeeping, or contact with non-clean surfaces; chemical contamination can also occur if wafers are moved into the wrong process stream.
  • Wafer damage: edge chipping, scratching, backside damage, pattern damage, electrostatic damage where applicable, and latent defects from improper contact, excessive force, or incorrect orientation.
  • Breakage and injury risk: broken wafers can create sharp fragments that can cut fingers or eyes; dropped carriers can also create foot and hand injury hazards.
  • Process and quality risk: wrong-wafer identification can lead to incorrect processing, scrap, rework, tool contamination, excursion events, and traceability failures.

[5] [12] For semiconductor wafer handling, the most credible consequences are usually high product loss and moderate personnel injury, but some scenarios can become high risk. A wrong-wafer identification event may have low immediate injury potential yet severe manufacturing consequences because it can trigger misprocessing, contamination spread, and loss of traceability. A dropped or broken wafer has a higher direct injury potential because fragments are sharp and can injure hands, eyes, or exposed skin. If a task step presents a high probability of severe injury or permanent damage, work should be stopped until controls are implemented; medium-risk steps require prompt engineering, administrative, or PPE controls. [6] [6]

Recommended control measures should follow the hierarchy of controls:

  • Engineering controls: use automated wafer identification and recipe interlocks; barcode/RFID or MES verification; slot mapping sensors; end-effector presence detection; vacuum-loss alarms; robot collision detection; guarded transfer paths; ESD-controlled workstations; dedicated clean carriers and tools; and physical poka-yoke features that prevent wrong orientation or wrong carrier placement.
  • Work-practice controls: require two-point verification of wafer identity before movement and before process start; verify lot, wafer ID, slot, orientation/notch, recipe, destination tool, and carrier status; handle wafers only by approved edges or with validated tools; prohibit hand contact with active surfaces; inspect carriers and tools before use; and stop work if any mismatch, crack, chip, or contamination is observed.
  • Administrative controls: approved SOPs, line clearance, status labeling, segregation of lots, restricted access for qualified operators, change management for recipes and tooling, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, incident reporting, and periodic audits of handling discipline and traceability.
  • PPE: use PPE only after engineering and administrative controls have been applied, and match PPE to the identified hazards.

[7] [3] [2] A practical safe operating procedure for wafer handling and wafer identification should include:

  1. Confirm you are trained and authorized for the specific tool, carrier type, and wafer size.
  2. Review the current SOP, lot traveler/MES instructions, and any tool-specific restrictions before starting.
  3. Perform pre-use inspection of the workstation, robot/end effector, vacuum wand, cassette/FOUP, mapping sensors, and cleanliness condition.
  4. Verify wafer identity and destination using the approved identification method. Confirm lot number, wafer ID, slot position, orientation, recipe, and process stage before touching or moving the wafer.
  5. Use only approved cleanroom handling tools and validated contact points. Never force a wafer into a slot or carrier.
  6. Move one lot at a time where feasible, maintain line clearance, and keep clearly separated from other lots and hold material.
  7. If manual handling is required, minimize motion, avoid wafer face contact, keep the wafer stable and vertical or as specified by the process, and transfer directly to the intended location without unnecessary staging.
  8. Stop immediately if there is any mismatch, unreadable ID, abnormal resistance, vacuum instability, chipped edge, suspected contamination, or mapping error. Escalate to supervision/engineering before proceeding.
  9. After transfer, re-verify placement, slot map, and system status, then document completion in the required manufacturing record or MES.
  10. Quarantine and label any suspect wafer, carrier, or tool involved in a misidentification, contamination, or breakage event pending disposition.

[8] [14] [3] Appropriate PPE for wafer handling depends on the hazard assessment, but in semiconductor manufacturing it commonly includes cleanroom garments, eye protection where breakage or splash hazards exist, suitable hand protection for cut prevention and contamination control, and footwear required by the site. PPE must be selected to match the hazard, fitted to the employee, communicated to affected employees, maintained in safe condition, and replaced when worn or damaged. PPE should not be the primary control for wrong-wafer identification or equipment misuse; those risks are better controlled through interlocks, procedures, and training. [13] [1] [1]

Training requirements should include:

  • Initial and refresher training on wafer identification rules, lot traceability, clean handling technique, contamination control, breakage response, and tool-specific handling limitations.
  • Hands-on qualification for each handling method: manual transfer, vacuum wand use, robot recovery, cassette/FOUP loading, and abnormal condition response.
  • Training on PPE use, care, limitations, and required enforcement.
  • Documented competency checks, observation of actual performance, and retraining after incidents, process changes, new equipment, or procedure revisions.
  • Supervisor accountability for enforcing SOP compliance and PPE use.

[1] [8] [10] Incident prevention should focus on eliminating repeat error pathways. Use near-miss reporting for wrong-slot, wrong-lot, mapping mismatch, and almost-dropped wafer events; investigate each event for human factors, labeling quality, interface design, maintenance condition, and procedural weaknesses. Review the effectiveness of controls through inspections, observations, incident investigations, and employee feedback, and update the hazard assessment whenever jobs, equipment, or processes change or after an accident. Suspect wafers and carriers should be isolated immediately to prevent contamination spread and traceability loss. [3] [14] [8]

For compliance, the wafer-handling risk assessment should be documented as a certified hazard assessment/JHA and integrated into the site accident prevention or EHS management system. At minimum, document the workplace/task assessed, hazards identified, likelihood and severity, selected controls, PPE decisions, employee communication, training, and reassessment triggers. This aligns with OSHA-style PPE hazard assessment expectations and supports semiconductor manufacturing EHS requirements for traceability, contamination control, safe work procedures, and documented operator qualification. [13] [9] [6]

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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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# 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…

[3] 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…

[4] 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

[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] 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

[7] 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

[8] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# A. Introduction When an injury occurs in the workplace, not only does the worker suffer but the costs - medical and time loss payments, loss in productivity, costs for a replacement worker, and potential increase in insurance premium costs - can be great. According to the Department of Labor & Industries, there were 11,240 claims for eye injuries alone in the year 2000, totaling over five million dollars (total costs to date) and averaging $452 per claim. You can protect your workers and prevent work place injuries and resulting costs. For example, efforts to reduce eye injuries in the residential wood framing industry by the Department of Labor & Industries, working in conjunction with employers and the public, have resulted in a 30% drop in eye injuries so far during the period from July 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002. As an employer, you are required by Washington State's occupational safety and health rules to provide a safe and healthful work place for your employees. You must identify and anticipate hazards your workers are or may be exposed to, and provide appropriate protective measures. One type of protective measure is personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is equipment or a device that protects a worker's body from hazards and any harmful conditions (existing and potential) that may result in injury, illness, or possibly death. PPE may be an item worn on the body, such as gloves, or a device, such as a protective shield or barrier. (See table of examples on next page.) PPE is the least effective way to protect workers because it does not eliminate or reduce the hazard; it only places a barrier between the worker and the hazard. If the PPE fails or is not used, then the worker is not protected from the hazard. Therefore, try considering more effective methods to control the hazard before resorting to PPE. Use a system of strategies, called the "Hierarchy of Controls," which prioritizes control methods that try to remove or reduce the hazard: ## H…

[9] Hazard and Risk - Hazard Control

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# Hazard and Risk - Hazard Control (cont.) ## What are the main ways to control a hazard? (cont.) - Administrative Controls: controls that alter how the work is done, including timing of work, policies and other rules, and work practices such as standards and operating procedures (including training, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and personal hygiene practices). - Personal Protective Equipment: equipment worn by individuals to reduce exposure, such as contact with chemicals or exposure to noise. These methods are also known as the "hierarchy of controls". For more information, please see the OSH Answers document Hierarchy of Controls. ## Where are controls used? Controls are usually placed: 1. At the source (where the hazard "comes from"). 2. Along the path (where the hazard "travels"). 3. At the worker. Air Path Dip Tank Source Worker Figure 2 The best strategy is to control the hazard at its source. Control at the source and control along the path are sometimes also known as engineering controls. ## Why is it important to monitor and review your hazard control program and methods? It is important to monitor both the hazard and the control method to make sure that the control is working effectively and that exposure to the hazard is reduced or eliminated. Some tools include physical inspection, testing, exposure assessment, observations, injury and illness tracking, incident investigations reports, employee feedback or input, occupational health assessment and other methods. Be sure to answer the following questions: Hazard and Risk - Hazard Control CCOHS

[10] 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

[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) 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…

[13] 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

[14] 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

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