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Evaluate Your Personal Protective Equipment Program

EMC loss control specialists suggest you use the checklist below to evaluate the need for PPE in your workplace.

Have you assessed your workplace to determine if hazards that require the use of PPE are likely to be present? YES NO
If hazards or the likelihood of hazards are found, have you had affected employees properly fitted for personal protection equipment suitable for protection from these hazards? YES NO
Have employees been trained on PPE procedures — that is, what PPE is necessary for a job task, when they need it, and how to properly adjust it? YES NO
Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosive materials? YES NO
Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries such as punctures, abrasions, contusions or burns? YES NO
Are employees who need corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) working in environments with harmful exposures required to wear approved safety glasses or protective goggles or to use other medically approved precautionary procedures? YES NO
Are gloves, aprons, shields or other protective items provided and required where employees could be cut or where there is reasonably anticipated exposure to corrosive liquids, chemicals, blood or other potentially infectious materials? YES NO
Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists? YES NO
Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system? YES NO
Is appropriate foot protection required where there is a risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive or poisonous substances, falling objects, or crushing or penetrating actions? YES NO
Are approved respirators provided for regular and emergency use when needed? YES NO
Is all personal protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use? YES NO
Do you have eye wash facilities and a quick drench shower within the work area where employees are exposed to corrosive materials? YES NO
Is special equipment for electrical workers available where needed? YES NO
Is protection against the effects of occupational noise exposure provided when sound levels exceed those of the OSHA noise standard? YES NO
Are adequate work procedures, protective clothing and equipment provided and used when cleaning up spilled toxic or otherwise hazardous materials or liquids? YES NO
Are there appropriate procedures in place for disposing of or decontaminating personal protective equipment contaminated with, or reasonably anticipated to be contaminated with, blood or other potentially infectious materials? YES NO

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