Skip to content
All safety questions
Asked by a personUnited Statesen-US

Write a safety checklist for PPE compliance

A person submitted this question to Rosie's free generator. The asker's identity is neither imported nor published.

Rosie's answer

Published by SALUS

A practical PPE compliance checklist should start with a documented hazard assessment, then confirm that engineering and administrative controls were considered before PPE, and finally verify that the selected PPE matches the specific hazards and tasks. The assessment should identify the task, hazard, body part exposed, and required PPE, and it should be reviewed whenever equipment, processes, or chemicals change. PPE is the last line of defense, not the first control method. [1] [1] [4] [12]

Use this PPE compliance checklist during inspections, supervisor reviews, and formal safety audits.

  • Hazard assessment completed for each job, task, and work area, with written certification where required
  • Engineering and administrative controls evaluated and implemented before relying on PPE
  • Appropriate PPE identified for each hazard and provided to affected employees
  • PPE selection communicated to employees, and required use enforced by supervisors
  • Program effectiveness reviewed periodically and updated when conditions change
  • Employee-provided PPE, if allowed, verified as adequate for workplace hazards

[1] [1] [1] [2] [5] Required PPE selection should be hazard-based and task-specific. Typical selections include safety glasses, goggles, or face shields for flying particles, dust, chemicals, and welding; hard hats for falling-object or electrical-contact hazards; gloves selected by chemical compatibility, cut resistance, temperature resistance, dexterity, and fit; safety footwear for impact, compression, puncture, chemical, electrical, slip, and metatarsal hazards; hearing protection for high-noise areas; protective clothing for splash, abrasion, heat, or contamination; and high-visibility garments where workers are exposed to moving vehicles. Respirators require a separate written respiratory protection program. [5] [11] [7] [2]

  • Eye/face: use safety glasses with side shields, goggles, face shields, or welding shields based on particle, splash, dust, wind, cement, chemical, or welding hazards
  • Head: use hard hats where there is danger from falling/flying objects or electrical contact
  • Hands: choose gloves by SDS/manufacturer guidance, glove charts, task hazard, dexterity needs, allergy concerns, and proper fit
  • Feet/legs: use safety shoes or boots with toe, metatarsal, puncture, slip, chemical, electrical, or heat protection as needed
  • Hearing: require hearing protection in identified high-noise areas and under a hearing conservation program when exposures exceed action levels
  • Body/clothing: use aprons, coveralls, welding leathers, jackets, chaps, impervious suits, or other protective clothing based on splash, abrasion, heat, contamination, or task-specific hazards
  • Traffic/work zone exposure: require high-visibility outer garments around moving vehicles
  • Water or fall hazards: include personal flotation devices or fall protection where applicable

[2] [9] [3] [10] [3] [6] [12] Inspection, fit, and proper use are core compliance points. PPE should be inspected before use and regularly thereafter, maintained according to manufacturer instructions, kept clean and serviceable, and removed from service when worn, defective, contaminated, cracked, dented, or otherwise damaged. Fit must be verified for each affected employee; poorly fitting PPE can reduce protection and create additional hazards. Employees must know how to don, adjust, wear, remove, and use PPE correctly, including its limitations. [1] [8] [5] [11]

  • Verify PPE is the correct type for the hazard and task before issue and before each use
  • Check for cracks, holes, tears, broken straps, lost elasticity, damaged lenses, worn soles, contamination, corrosion, or deterioration
  • Confirm eye protection has impact-resistant lenses, side shields where needed, and full coverage; goggles should seal properly
  • Confirm gloves fit properly, are rated for the task, and are compatible with chemicals listed on the SDS
  • Confirm hearing protection fits the employee and is replaced when damaged or no longer hygienic
  • Inspect hard hats for dents, cracks, UV degradation, or damage from impact/electrical exposure
  • Remove defective PPE from service immediately and replace it before work continues

[2] [2] [3] [3] [11] Training and documentation should cover both employer and employee responsibilities. Employees need training on what PPE is required, when it must be worn, how to use it, its limitations, care and maintenance, replacement criteria, and disposal of contaminated PPE. Supervisors should enforce PPE use, and refresher training should be provided when hazards, equipment, or procedures change or when misuse is observed. Keeping training records is a strong best practice and may be required by specific programs. [1] [5] [7] [13]

  • Employer responsibilities: assess hazards, select proper PPE, provide required PPE at no cost where applicable, ensure proper fit, train employees, maintain equipment, replace damaged PPE, and enforce use
  • Employee responsibilities: wear required PPE, use it correctly, inspect it before use when assigned, report defects or loss, care for it properly, and follow site safety procedures
  • Supervisor responsibilities: verify hazard controls, confirm PPE compliance in the field, correct misuse immediately, and document deficiencies and corrective actions

[5] [7] [1] Key OSHA-related compliance points include PPE fit, employer payment, and program-specific requirements. In construction, PPE must be of safe design and construction and selected to properly fit each affected employee. Employers generally must provide PPE at no cost, with limited exceptions such as non-specialty safety-toe footwear and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear when off-site wear is permitted. Employers must pay for replacement PPE except when the employee has lost or intentionally damaged it. Respiratory protection and hearing conservation require written programs when applicable. [8] [8] [8] [7] [2] [3]

  • Verify written hazard assessment/certification is current and reflects actual tasks, tools, chemicals, and work areas
  • Review whether engineering and administrative controls were considered before PPE
  • Check that required PPE is available, correctly selected, properly fitted, clean, maintained, and in serviceable condition
  • Observe employees performing work to confirm PPE is worn correctly and consistently
  • Interview employees to verify they understand when PPE is required, limitations, care, replacement, and reporting procedures
  • Review training records, hazard assessments, inspection logs, respiratory/hearing program documents, and replacement records
  • Inspect signage and area controls for noise zones, vehicle exposure areas, and other PPE-required locations
  • Document deficiencies, assign corrective actions, set deadlines, and verify closeout during follow-up audits

[4] [1] [5] [5] [3] For a strong workplace PPE audit, score each item as compliant, non-compliant, or not applicable; note the task observed, hazard, body part at risk, PPE required, condition of the PPE, employee understanding, and corrective action needed. Prioritize immediate correction for missing, damaged, or improperly fitted PPE, and treat repeated noncompliance as both a training and supervision issue. Re-audit after corrective actions to confirm sustained compliance. [1] [1] [14]

14 source record(s)

Sources used for this answer

[1] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

Page 1

Open source document

Source excerpt

# 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] FACT SHEET: Personal Protective Equipment

Page 2

Open source document

Source excerpt

## Why use PPE? (cont.) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT # Employer responsibility Survey your workplace Conduct a hazard assessment to determine if employees need PPE. OAR [redacted phone](1) requires a written document that certifies that the workplace has been evaluated, the dates of the hazard assessment, ## Table 1 and who performed the evaluation. Hazard assessments should be re-evaluated whenever there are changes to equipment, processes, or chemicals in the workplace. See an example of a hazard assessment in Table 1, below. Another example is our PPE Hazard Assessment and Certification Form. <table><tr><th colspan="4">PPE Hazard Assessment (example)</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Department: Building maintenance</td><td colspan="2">Job title: Maintenance specialist</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Job duty location: Plant-wide</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Analysis performed by: Jada Robinson Date: Dec. 19, 2023</td></tr><tr><td>Activity/tools</td><td>Potential hazards</td><td>Body parts</td><td>PPE required</td></tr><tr><td>Replace glass</td><td>1,7</td><td>c, g, h</td><td>III, VII (cut resistant)</td></tr><tr><td>Remove trash</td><td>7</td><td>C</td><td>III</td></tr><tr><td>Replace light bulbs</td><td>1, 4, 7</td><td>c, h</td><td>III, VII (cloth/leather)</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>3,7,8</td><td>c, e, f, g, h</td><td>X (welding helmet/lens) IX (fume) X (welding vest) VII (welding gloves)</td></tr></table> ## Hazard key 1. Cut 2. Abrasion 3. Burn 4. Fall 5. Flying object 6. Noise 7. Flying particles 8. Inhalation 9. Slip 10. Splash 11. Other Body part key a. Head b. Face c. Eye(s) d. Ear(s) e. Respiratory f. Trunk g. Arm(s) h. Hand(s) i. Finger(s) j. Leg(s) k. Foot/feet I. Toe(s) m. Other PPE required key I. Hard hat - II. Chemical goggles - III. Safety glasses - IV. Ear plugs V. Ear muffs - VI. Body harness - VII. Gloves (list type) - VIII. Shoes/boots (list type) - IX. Respirator X. Other OSHA Oregon OSHA Departm…

[3] OSHA Fact Sheet - Disaster Cleanup and Recovery PPE Matrix

Page 1

Open source document

Source excerpt

# OSHA FactSheet # Disaster Cleanup and Recovery PPE Matrix Workers engaged in disaster cleanup and recovery activities may be exposed to a variety of hazards. A comprehensive list of potential hazards and controls, sorted by common tasks, can be found in OSHA's Hurricane eMatrix. Specialized operations, such as electrical power restoration, hazardous materials response, or confined space entry require controls specified in the applicable OSHA standards. Designing a way around a hazard is always the preferred control method. For example, installing a guardrail to prevent a fall from occurring is better than relying on a safety harness and lanyard to catch the worker after a fall occurs. However, in many cases personal protective equipment (PPE) may be - the only practical control method. All PPE has limitations and is the control method of last resort. - The suggested PPE Matrix is provided to assist employers in determining the PPE needed for a specific task. Respiratory protection is addressed below the matrix. <table><tr><th colspan="2">PPE Task</th><th>Normal Cleanup Activities</th><th>Working in Wet Conditions</th><th>Working with Chain Saws</th><th>Working Near/Over Water</th><th>Working at Heights Over 6 ft.</th><th>Working Near Loud Noise</th></tr><tr><td>Head</td><td>Hard Hat</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Eyes</td><td>Safety Glasses</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Safety Goggles</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Face</td><td>Face Shield</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ears</td><td>Hearing Protection</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Hands</td><td>Work Gloves</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Latex/Rubber Gloves</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td r…

[4] WAC [redacted identifier] General requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE)

Page 2

Open source document

Source excerpt

(4) Employees must comply with job safety practices and proce- dures and PPE requirements that are relevant to the job site. (5) High visibility garments. (a) During daylight hours, when employees' duties are performed in close proximity to moving vehicles, you must make sure that employ- ees wear a high-visibility safety vest, shirt, or jacket that is fluo- rescent yellow-green, fluorescent orange-red, or fluorescent red in color. This garment must always be worn as an outer garment. ## Definition: - For the purpose of this rule, hours of darkness means from one- half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise. (b) During hours of darkness, when employees' duties are per- formed in close proximity to moving vehicles, you must make sure that employees wear, at a minimum, a high-visibility safety vest, shirt, or jacket: • Designed according to ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 Class 2 specifica- tions; - Worn as an outer garment; • - AND Note: - Worn to provide 360 degrees of visibility around the employee. A high-visibility garment meets Class 2 specifications if the garment: • Has an ANSI "Class 2" label; OR • Has at least 775 square inches of background material and 201 square inches of retroflective material that encircles the torso and is placed to provide 360 degrees of visibility around the employee. • Fading and soiling may degrade the high-visibility characteristics of the garments. ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 is available by: Purchasing copies of ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 by writing: -American National Standards Institute [redacted street address] New York, NY [redacted postal code] OR - Contacting the ANSI website at http://web.ansi.org/. OR Note: • Reading a copy of ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 at any Washington state library. (6) Payment for PPE. Except as provided in (a) through (e) of this subsection, the protective equipment, including PPE, used to com- ply with this chapter must be provided by the employer at no cost to employees. (a) You are not required to pay fo…

[5] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

Page 5

Open source document

Source excerpt

# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist (cont.) <table><tr><th>62. Have employees been trained on the differences in types of gloves and when and how to use them?</th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>63. When working with chemicals or corrosives, are employees using the proper type of glove as stated on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>64. Are the gloves maintained per manufacturer's recommendations?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>65. Are employees who have allergies to certain gloves given alternative gloves?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>66. Do gloves fit properly and are they rated for the specific task being performed?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>67. Is damaged, defective or worn hand protection properly discarded and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hearing Protection (N/A )</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>68. Are there work areas in which employees are exposed to excessively loud noise? 69. Has noise monitoring been conducted by an industrial hygienist or other qualified person?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>70. If one or more employees are exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA over an eight hour period, has a written hearing conservation program compliant with 29 CFR 1910.95 been implemented?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>71. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been put in place prior to the use of PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>72. Are noise hazard areas identified with signs?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>73. Are employees required to wear hearing protection in areas where sound levels exceed 85 dBA?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>74. Have employees been trained on the hearing conservation program and how to select, use, wear and care for the hearing protection? 75. Does the hearing protection properly fit the employee?</td>…

[6] Toolbox Talk: Personal Protective Equipment

Page 1

Open source document

Source excerpt

# PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 09/03/2016 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly. that ## When to Wear PPE • Before you resort to PPE, you should first: • Use administrative controls • Implement Engineering Controls • Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator • Control dust with a wet process vs. dry • Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment • When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. - Often times PPE will be used in conjunction with administrative and engineering controls for added protection. ## BASIC TYPES OF PPE Head: Hard hat, welders cap Hearing: Earmuffs, ear plugs or canal caps Face/Eye: Safety glasses, face shield, safety goggles. Hand: Gloves for general use, chemical use, electrical work or hot work. Body: Chaps, leathers, coveralls Foot Protection: Leather boots, Safety toe/steel toe boots Personal Protective Equipment is gear that is worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE, verifies that the PPE fits properly and is adequate for the work to be performed. Remember: PPE is the last line of defense against a hazard. LEARN MORE ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Does the PPE you wear to perform your work fit properly and is it in good working condition? What can be done in your work area to improve the use of PPE? • What improvements can be made to reduce the need for PPE? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers …

[7] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

Page 19

Open source document

Source excerpt

# Option 1 ## HANDS/ARMS Work activities, such as: [ ] baking [ ] material handling [ ] cooking [ ] sanding [ ] grinding [ ] sawing [ ] welding [ ] hammering [ ] working with glass [ ] using computers [ ] using knives [ ] dental and health care services [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] blood [ ] irritating chemicals [ ] tools or materials that could scrape, bruise, or cut [ ] extreme heat/cold [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Gloves [ ] Chemical resistance [ ] Liquid/leak resistance [ ] Temperature resistance [ ] Abrasion/cut resistance [ ] Slip resistance [ ] Protective sleeves [ ] Other: <empty> FEET/LEGS Work activities, such as: [ ] building maintenance [ ] construction [ ] demolition [ ] food processing [ ] foundry work [ ] logging [ ] plumbing [ ] trenching [ ] use of highly flammable materials [ ] welding [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] explosive atmospheres [ ] explosives [ ] exposed electrical wiring or components [ ] heavy equipment [ ] slippery surfaces [ ] tools [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Safety shoes or boots [ ] Toe protection [ ] Metatarsal protection [ ] Electrical protection [ ] Heat/cold protection [ ] Puncture resistance [ ] Chemical resistance [ ] Leggings or chaps [ ] Foot-Leg guards [ ] Other: <empty> BODY/SKIN Work activities such as: [ ] baking or frying [ ] battery charging [ ] dip tank operations [ ] fiberglass installation [ ] irritating chemicals [ ] sawing [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] chemical splashes [ ] extreme heat/cold [ ] sharp or rough edges [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Vest, Jacket [ ] Coveralls, Body suit [ ] Raingear [ ] Apron [ ] Welding leathers [ ] Abrasion/cut resistance [ ] Other: <empty> 19

[8] The ABCs of construction site safety

Page 38

Open source document

Source excerpt

# THE ABCS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY (cont.) ## Safety meetings must include discussions of: (cont.) THE ABCS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY Personal protective equipment (PPE) ## Personal protective equipment – Division 3, Subdivision E, [redacted phone] The employer is responsible for requiring employees to wear appropriate PPE in all operations where there is an exposure to hazards or where this requirement indicates the need for using such equipment. ## Personal protective and life saving equipment - Division 3, Subdivision E This rule covers requirements for the use, selection, and maintenance of PPE and lifesaving equipment, including: - Payment for protective equipment, [redacted phone](4) • Head protection, [redacted phone](9) - Eye and face protection, [redacted phone](8) • Respiratory protection, 1926.103 • Working over or near water, 1926.106 • Foot protection, [redacted phone](10) ## Head protection - Division 3, Subdivision E, [redacted phone](9) • Employees working in areas where there is a danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical shock and burns must be protected by hard hats. • Hard hats must meet the specifications contained in American National Standards Institute, Z89.1, Safety Requirements for Industrial Head Protection. ## High-visibility garments - Division 3, Subdivision E, 437-003- 0134(7) Employees, other than flaggers, exposed to hazards caused by on-highway type moving vehicles in construction zones and highway traffic must wear highly visible upper body garments. Oregon OSHA rules require that the colors of the vest (specified as strong red, orange, yellow, yellow-green, or 38

[9] FACT SHEET: Personal Protective Equipment

Page 3

Open source document

Source excerpt

# Employer responsibility (cont.) ## Hazard key (cont.) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ## Select appropriate equipment Provide appropriate PPE to employees who need protection from the hazards. Select PPE that properly fits workers and ensure equipment is inspected and maintained. Communicate the PPE selection decision to employees. Require that employees use the equipment and use it correctly. Hazards that cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls are the ones to control with PPE. Table 2 matches appropriate personal protective equipment with common workplace hazards. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. ## Train employees Although not required, employers should keep a record of employees who receive PPE training. The record should document the worker's name, the type of training, and the training date. Employees must receive the following information in training: - What PPE is necessary • When PPE must be worn • How to put on, adjust, wear, and remove PPE - The limitations of PPE ● Proper care, maintenance, and useful life of PPE • When to replace worn-out PPE • How to discard contaminated PPE Table 2 <table><tr><th>Body part</th><th>Hazard</th><th>Appropriate PPE</th></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Eyes and face</td><td>Flying particles or dust</td><td>Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, face shields, sand-blasting helmets</td></tr><tr><td>Molten metal</td><td>Splash goggles, face shields</td></tr><tr><td>Liquid chemicals</td><td>Gas-tight goggles, face shields</td></tr><tr><td>UV or IR light</td><td>Laser-safety lens with appropriate filter</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Head</td><td>Falling or overhead objects</td><td>Hard hat, helmet</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical conductors</td><td>Class B hard hat or helmet</td></tr><tr><td>Power-driven machinery</td><td>Head covering or caps that completely cover hair</td></tr><tr><td>Molten metal</td><td>Heat resistant hood &amp; neck covering</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">Feet</td…

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

Page 6

Open source document

Source excerpt

# 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 (PPE) Checklist

Page 2

Open source document

Source excerpt

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

[12] Tool Box Talk: Personal Protective Equipment

Page 1

Open source document

Source excerpt

MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration ## Special points of interest: • Wear Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, and Work Boots on job sites. • Use face shields and goggles when safety glasses are not enough • Wear safety toe foot- wear when feet can be crushed by heavy objects # Tool Box Talk Personal Protective Equipment MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 6. Personal Protective Equipment Employer: Shall provide, at no expense to the employee, the initial issue of personal protective equipment (PPE) and replacement equipment necessary due to reasonable wear and tear required, unless specifically indicated otherwise or other employer/employee agreement specifically requires employees to provide such equipment. Employee: An employee shall wear PPE when prescribed by the MIOSHA rules. ## Head protection (Hard Hat): . Class A hard hat shall be used where a hazard from falling or flying objects or particles or from other harmful contacts or exposures may be present • physically altered, painted, or damaged hard hats shall not be worn • Wear hard hat brim forward • Do not ware baseball hats underneath ## Eye and face protection: - Z87.1 safety glasses shall be used where a hazard exists from flying objects or particles, harmful contacts, such as when using power tools, hammers, and working over head. • An employee who needs corrective lenses where eye protection is required shall be protected by 1 of the following: (a) Spectacles whose protective lenses provide optical correction. (b) Goggles that can be worn over the corrective lenses without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles. - Use goggles when working around dust, chemicals - Use face shields to protect face from particles, chemicals Face shields do not protect eyes from flying object high impacts, must use Z87.1 safety glasses underneath ## Foot protection: • Employee Provided / Employer must require • ANSI Z41-1999 or ASTM 2412 & 2413 certified footwear mu…

[13] OSHA Quick Card: Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Page 1

Open source document

Source excerpt

# OSHA QUICK CARD™ ## Protect Yourself Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ## Eye and Face Protection - Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemi- cals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to any electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems. - Eye and face protectors - select based on anticipated hazards. ## Foot Protection - Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles. • Safety-toed footwear is worn to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects. - Hand Protection - Gloves should fit snugly. - Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards). - Head Protection • Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards. - Hard hats - routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in good condition. - Hearing Protection - Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace earplugs regularly. For more complete information: Occupational OSHA Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA OSHA 3260-09N-05

[14] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.95 - Criteria for personal protective equipment

Page 2

Open source document

Source excerpt

# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## 1926.95(b) (cont.) Is of safe design and construction for the work to be performed; and 1926.95(c)(2) Is selected to ensure that it properly fits each affected employee. ## 1926.95(d) Payment for protective equipment. - 1926.95(d)(1) Except as provided by paragraphs (d)(2) through (d)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees. - 1926.95(d)(2) - The employer is not required to pay for non-specialty safety-toe protective footwear (including steel-toe shoes or steel-toe boots) and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear, provided that the employer permits such items to be worn off the job-site. - 1926.95(d)(3) - When the employer provides metatarsal guards and allows the employee, at his or her request, to use shoes or boots with built-in metatarsal protection, the employer is not required to reimburse the employee for the shoes or boots. - 1926.95(d)(4) - The employer is not required to pay for: - 1926.95(d)(4)(i) - Everyday clothing, such as long-sleeve shirts, long pants, street shoes, and normal work boots; or 1926.95(d)(4)(ii) Ordinary clothing, skin creams, or other items, used solely for protection from weather, such as winter coats, jackets, gloves, parkas, rubber boots, hats, raincoats, ordinary sunglasses, and sunscreen. - 1926.95(d)(5) - The employer must pay for replacement PPE, except when the employee has lost or

Related Q&A

Keep exploring.

Human questionGeneral

Write a risk assessment for Risk assessment for erecting steel carports

A suitable risk assessment and safe system of work for erecting steel carports should treat the activity as high risk construction work involving work at height, lifting operations, temporary instability of steel members, falling objects, manual handling, plant interaction, and weather exposure. The assessment should

Read the thread
Human questionUS

Write a pre-task plan for Daily safety briefing

A compliant pre-task plan and daily safety briefing should be completed before work starts and updated whenever conditions, scope, personnel, or controls change. The process should be site-specific and should use a documented job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA) to break the work into steps, identify hazards for each step

Read the thread
Human questionGeneral

I'm not sure

Risk Assessment for Situations with Uncertainty =============================================== *Assessment Date:** \[DATE] *Assessor:** \[ASSESSOR NAME] *Department/Area:** \[DEPARTMENT/AREA] *Review Date:** \[REVIEW DATE] 1\. Assessment Scope This risk assessment addresses the procedures for identifying, assessing

Read the thread
Human questionGeneral

de beers safety standards

De Beers Safety Standards and Critical Safety Procedures ======================================================== This document outlines the safety standards and critical safety procedures necessary to ensure a safe working environment and prevent workplace accidents, based on industry best practices and regulatory

Read the thread
Discussion thread

Add your experience.

Community answers can add practical context. They are moderated, but they are not SALUS-reviewed safety guidance.

New contributions are temporarily closed while the moderation queue is configured.

Community answers(0)

No community answers have been approved yet.

Comments on Rosie's answer(0)

No comments have been approved yet.

Ready to put operational safety to work?

Join 400K users across 150K sites already on SALUS.

Request a demo

No commitment · 30-minute personalized walkthrough