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A suitable risk assessment for a parkour class should be task-specific, site-specific, and dynamic. Start by identifying each activity step, the hazards, who may be harmed, the likely severity and probability of injury, and the control measures required. A baseline survey and job-hazard analysis approach are appropriate: review the class tasks, equipment, layout, landing areas, access/egress routes, and any accident or near-miss history, then document the assessment and keep it under review. Reassess whenever the venue, equipment, participant group, or activity changes, after any incident, and at regular intervals. [3] [4] [14]

Key hazards to assess in a parkour class include falls, failed landings, slips, trips, collisions with structures or other participants, impact with hard edges, overexertion, unsafe progression beyond competence, defective equipment, inadequate landing surfaces, poor supervision, and emergency access problems.

For falls from height and failed landings, treat any movement involving elevated obstacles, rails, walls, platforms, vault boxes, or unguarded edges as a higher-risk task. The safest control is to eliminate unnecessary height, reduce the height of tasks for beginners, and teach progressions from ground level upward. Use the hierarchy of controls: first remove or reduce the height exposure, then use engineering measures such as suitable mats and layout design, then administrative controls such as rules, coaching, spotting where appropriate, and strict progression criteria. High-risk elements should only be attempted when the participant has demonstrated prerequisite competence. [1] [5] [7]

Set maximum obstacle heights based on age, experience, and demonstrated skill.
Use progressive teaching: floor drills, low obstacles, then higher or more complex movements only after competence is shown.
Maintain clear run-up and landing zones with no overlap between groups.
Control class numbers so each participant can be observed during higher-risk tasks.
Stop activities immediately if surfaces become wet, unstable, crowded, poorly lit, or otherwise unsafe.
Exclude or modify activities for participants with injuries, medical restrictions, fatigue, or unsuitable footwear.

Dynamic risk assessment is essential in parkour because conditions can change during the session. Instructors should reassess immediately before the class and continuously during delivery, checking for changes in weather for outdoor sessions, surface condition, equipment movement, crowding, participant fatigue, behavior, and any new hazards. If conditions change, the activity should be modified, reduced, or stopped. This same principle applies to emergency planning: the plan must remain suitable for the actual conditions on the day. [6] [6] [11]

Participant supervision should be active and proportionate to risk. Beginners, children, and participants attempting height, speed, or precision tasks need closer supervision and tighter instructor positioning. Supervision should include clear briefings, demonstration of technique, one-at-a-time rules for higher-risk obstacles, active monitoring of waiting participants, and immediate intervention for unsafe behavior. Ratios should be low enough that the instructor can see all participants, especially where multiple stations are used. If this cannot be achieved, reduce the number of stations, add competent assistants, or lower the activity risk.

Instructor competence should include technical parkour coaching competence, the ability to teach progressions safely, hazard recognition, dynamic risk assessment, emergency response, safeguarding awareness, and current first-aid competence appropriate to the group and environment. Instructors should understand how to inspect equipment and surfaces, set safe layouts, judge participant readiness, and stop or regress activities when control is lost. Training and competence records should be documented and refreshed periodically. [1] [8] [2]

Equipment and landing surface safety should be addressed through pre-use inspection, correct setup, suitable spacing, and ongoing monitoring. Mats should be appropriate for the task, stable, flush, and free from gaps or trip edges; however, mats do not make unsafe heights acceptable and should not encourage risk-taking. Boxes, rails, benches, walls, and modular obstacles should be structurally sound, secured against movement, free from sharp edges, and positioned to preserve safe approach and exit routes. Floors and outdoor surfaces should be checked for slip, debris, contamination, unevenness, and impact severity. Defective or worn equipment must be removed from use immediately. [2] [14] [12]

For collision and impact injuries, control the layout so participants cannot run into each other, walls, spectators, or fixed objects. Separate stations by movement direction and stopping distance, mark exclusion zones around landing areas, and avoid opposing travel paths. Remove unnecessary hard objects from the activity area and pad unavoidable impact points where reasonably practicable. Teach safe falling, rolling, deceleration, and dismount techniques before introducing speed or height. Participants should wear suitable clothing and footwear that does not create snag, slip, or trip hazards. [3] [9] [12]

Emergency procedures should be written, rehearsed, and specific to the venue. They should cover how to stop the session, summon help, access the casualty, protect the scene, supervise the rest of the group, communicate with emergency services, and direct responders to the exact location. For higher-risk activities or remote/outdoor sites, identify the quickest route for ambulance access and the nearest hospital in advance. Recheck the emergency plan immediately before the session if conditions or layout have changed. [1] [6] [6]

First aid provision should match the foreseeable injuries in parkour: sprains, strains, cuts, head injury, suspected fracture, dislocation, spinal injury, and medical events such as asthma or collapse. At least one suitably trained first aider should be present, with a stocked first-aid kit, means of communication, participant medical/emergency contact information, and a clear escalation process. Any suspected head, neck, back, or major limb injury should trigger immediate activity cessation, casualty protection from further harm, and urgent medical assessment according to local emergency protocols. [6] [6]

Safeguarding controls are especially important where children or vulnerable participants attend. Use appropriate registration, parental consent where required, medical disclosure, sign-in/sign-out procedures, appropriate supervision ratios, and clear rules on physical contact, changing areas, photography, and collection arrangements. Instructors and assistants should understand reporting routes for welfare concerns, bullying, inappropriate behavior, or abuse allegations. Safeguarding concerns should be treated separately from routine discipline issues and escalated under the organization’s safeguarding procedure.

Regarding health and safety control measures, apply the hierarchy of controls before relying on PPE. In parkour, the main controls are usually elimination or reduction of hazardous tasks, safer layout and equipment design, administrative controls such as rules and supervision, and only then any task-appropriate PPE. PPE is limited in usefulness for many parkour risks and should not be treated as the primary safeguard; however, suitable footwear with good grip is often important, and additional protection may be justified for specific environments or ancillary tasks. Any PPE selected should be hazard-based, fit the user, be maintained, and users must be trained in its use and limitations. [2] [13] [10]

Complete and document a written risk assessment before the session.
Inspect the venue, obstacles, mats, and access routes before each class.
Use progressive teaching and prohibit participants from self-selecting advanced tasks without instructor approval.
Separate activity zones and enforce one-at-a-time use for higher-risk obstacles.
Set participant criteria for age, ability, health status, clothing, and footwear.
Provide competent supervision, first aid, emergency communications, and incident reporting.
Review the assessment after accidents, near misses, complaints, equipment changes, or venue changes.

[8] [11] [14] For compliance, the session provider should ensure the risk assessment process is documented, suitable and sufficient for the activity, communicated to staff, and reviewed when circumstances change. The supplied documents emphasize hazard assessment, documentation, training, equipment condition, and regular review. In practice for a parkour class, compliance also means following the applicable local health and safety law for physical activity sessions, premises safety duties, first-aid requirements, safeguarding obligations, and any governing body or insurer conditions. Keep records of assessments, inspections, instructor competence, briefings, incidents, maintenance, and corrective actions. [10] [8] [11]

In summary, a defensible parkour class risk assessment combines documented pre-planning with continuous dynamic assessment during delivery. The strongest controls are competent instruction, progressive task design, strict supervision, safe layout and landing surfaces, rapid emergency response capability, and regular review after any change or incident.

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

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## PPE required at this workplace includes (check all that apply): (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services Hazard assessment worksheet: Fall 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 fall protection Unguarded surfaces more than 6 or 4 feet above a lower level or any height above dangerous equipment Other hazard: ## PPE required None required Personal fall arrest system Personal fall restraint system Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

[2] Fall Protection - Working at Heights Rescue Plan

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# Fall Protection - Working at Heights Rescue Plan (cont.) ## What should be included in a working at heights rescue plan? (cont.) Other key considerations include determining how a rescue will be initiated and making sure the appropriate equipment is available and maintained. The ability to respond very quickly and retrieve the worker is essential. Plan for situations where the worker is injured, including procedures for first-aid, medical treatment, and getting the injured worker to the hospital. The quickest route to the hospital should be determined. In locations far from a hospital, additional measures may be needed to make sure a worker can receive appropriate medical attention, as required. Immediately before work begins, another assessment should be done to ensure that the rescue plan is still appropriate and that no additional hazards or factors have been overlooked. Check and follow any legislative requirements regarding rescue at heights in your jurisdiction. ## What personal protective equipment (PPE) do rescuers need to use? The required personal protective equipment will depend on the hazards and risks present and should be specified in the fall rescue plan. Common personal protective equipment includes fall protection equipment, head protection, eye protection, high-visibility apparel, gloves, safety footwear, and other equipment. A first-aid kit and rescue equipment and accessories will also be required. ## How are hazards identified and risks assessed for a rescue at heights? Developing a systematic and comprehensive method for identifying hazards and assessing risk is essential. Risk assessments should be done well in advance and again immediately before and during the work as conditions can change. The team responsible for developing the rescue plan needs to identify all hazards that may cause harm to workers during the work and a potential rescue. Hazards may include: - sources that may damage equipment or infrastructure, such as the pr…

[3] 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…

[4] 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

[5] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 A high risk priority means that there is a reasonable to high probability that an employee will be killed or permanently disabled doing this task step and/or a high probability that the employee will suffer severe illness or injury! 4. Select PPE: Try to reduce employee exposure by first implementing effective controls that do not primarily rely on individual employee behavior (such as using PPE). Follow the "Hierarchy of Controls" (p. 38). a. For each hazard you identified, ask the question: "Can we change the way this job is done to eliminate or reduce this hazard?" Ideas might include combining steps, changing the sequence, a different tool, a change in the workstation, ventilation etc. The employees who do this job may have some good practical ideas. b. If none of these will work, what personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed? If PPE is needed, it must be appropriately matched to the hazard to provide effective protection against the hazard. c. Write down your solution in the Control Method column opposite the hazard. If you still aren't satisfied that the hazard is under control, you may need to consider not doing this job or doing it less often. 5. Certify the hazard assessment: Make sure you sign and fill in the required information (indicated by *) at the bottom of the form for proper documentation of the hazard assessment. The following pages show two examples of completed JHA hazard assessments for PPE. 28

[6] 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

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

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

[8] 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…

[9] 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

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

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

[11] Personal Protective Equipment 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

[12] 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

[13] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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

[14] 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

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