Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Checklist

Purpose: This checklist is designed to ensure the proper selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace to protect employees from potential hazards.

Instructions for Use:

• Complete this checklist before starting work in areas requiring PPE.
• Mark each item as complete or incomplete.
• Note any corrective actions needed.
• Ensure all employees are trained in PPE use.

PPE Selection and Assessment

• Conduct a hazard assessment to determine if PPE is necessary for the workplace. Document the assessment and keep records .
• Select PPE that is appropriate for the identified hazards and ensure it fits each employee properly .
• Communicate PPE selection decisions to all affected employees .

PPE Provision and Maintenance

• Provide PPE at no cost to employees, except for certain exceptions like non-specialty safety-toe footwear and prescription safety eyewear .
• Ensure PPE is maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition .
• Inspect PPE before and after each use for defects or damage. Do not use defective PPE .

PPE Use and Training

• Train employees on when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, and how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE .
• Ensure employees understand the limitations of the PPE and the proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE .
• Retrain employees if there are changes in the workplace or PPE, or if inadequacies in an employee's knowledge or use of PPE are identified .

PPE Storage and Accessibility

• Store PPE in a clean, secure location that is readily accessible to workers .
• Ensure PPE is stored in a manner that prevents contamination .

Corrective Actions

• Document any issues found during inspections and take corrective actions immediately.
• Replace or repair any defective PPE before allowing it to be used again .

Signature

• Employee Name: ______________________
• Date: ______________________
• Supervisor Name: ______________________
• Date: ______________________

Follow-Up Actions

• Schedule regular reviews of PPE practices and update training as necessary.

References

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment .
• Oregon Safe Employment Act - PPE Requirements .