Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance Safety 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 employees from workplace hazards.

Instructions for Use

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the workplace to identify potential hazards.
• Use this checklist to verify that all PPE requirements are met.
• Mark each item as complete or incomplete.
• Note any corrective actions needed in the space provided.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and local regulations.

PPE Selection and Assessment

• Conduct a hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE for each task. Document the assessment and communicate PPE selection to employees [1].
• Ensure PPE is of safe design and construction for the work to be performed [1].
• Verify that PPE fits each employee properly [1].

PPE Use and Maintenance

• Train employees on when PPE is necessary, how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE, and the limitations of the PPE [2].
• Ensure employees demonstrate understanding and ability to use PPE properly before performing work [2].
• Inspect all PPE for damage prior to use. Do not use damaged or expired PPE [3].
• Replace or repair PPE that is defective or damaged [1].

Specific PPE Requirements

• Head Protection
  • Ensure employees wear protective helmets in areas with potential head injury hazards [4].
• Eye and Face Protection
  • Provide appropriate eye or face protection against hazards such as flying particles and chemical splashes [5].
• Hearing Protection
  • Use ear protection in noisy areas to prevent hearing damage [3].
• Respiratory Protection
  • Conduct fit testing for respirators and ensure proper use and maintenance [6].
• Foot Protection
  • Ensure use of protective footwear in areas with potential foot injury hazards [7].

Emergency Preparedness

• Know the location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Ensure they are inspected and maintained regularly [3].

Corrective Actions

• Document any deficiencies and corrective actions taken.

Signature

• Inspector Name: _______________________
• Date: ________________________________
• Signature: ___________________________