Create a safety checklist for PPE compliance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance Checklist

Purpose

This checklist is designed to ensure compliance with PPE requirements in the workplace, focusing on the selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment to protect workers from hazards.

Instructions for Use

• Conduct a hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE.
• Use this checklist to verify compliance with PPE standards and regulations.
• Mark each item as complete or incomplete.
• Note any corrective actions required.

PPE Compliance Checklist

1. Hazard Assessment

• Conduct a workplace hazard assessment to identify potential hazards requiring PPE. Document the assessment and keep records [1].
• Ensure the assessment is reviewed and updated as necessary [2].

2. PPE Selection

• Select PPE that is appropriate for the identified hazards and fits each employee properly [1].
• Ensure PPE meets relevant standards (e.g., CSA, ANSI) for the specific type of protection required (e.g., eye, face, head) [3].

3. PPE Provision and Use

• Provide PPE to employees at no cost and ensure it is available before work begins [4].
• Ensure employees are trained in the correct use, care, and limitations of PPE [5].
• Verify that employees use PPE as required and in accordance with training [4].

4. PPE Maintenance

• Inspect PPE for damage before each use. Do not use defective or damaged PPE [6].
• Maintain PPE in a sanitary and reliable condition [1].
• Replace PPE that is damaged or past its expiration date [6].

5. Training and Communication

• Train employees on when PPE is necessary, how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE [7].
• Communicate PPE selection decisions to employees and ensure they understand the reasons for PPE use [4].

6. Record Keeping

• Keep records of hazard assessments, PPE training, and maintenance activities for at least five years [2].

Corrective Actions

• Document any non-compliance issues and corrective actions taken.

Signature

• Supervisor: ___________________________ Date: ___________
• Employee: ___________________________ Date: ___________