Personal protective equipment (PPE)

·     Have you assessed workplace hazards that might require PPE and reviewed related injuries?

·     Has the assessment been documented?

·     Does the documentation identify the workplace evaluated?

·     Has training been provided to each employee who is required to wear PPE?

·     Has the training been documented?

·     Are protective goggles or face shields provided to employees and worn when there may be danger of flying material or caustic or corrosive materials?

·     Are ANSI-approved safety glasses worn at all times in areas where there is risk of eye injury?

·     Are protective gloves, aprons, or shields provided to employees for protection against cuts, corrosive liquids, and chemicals?

·     Are hardhats provided and worn where there is a danger of falling objects?

·     Are hardhats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and the suspension system?

·     Do employees exposed to vehicular traffic wear high visibility garments that make them stand out from their surroundings?

·     Do workers wear reflective garments at night?

·     Are appropriate respirators provided for regular or emergency use where they are necessary?

·     Is there a written respirator program?

·     Are the respirators inspected before and after each use?

·     Is a written record kept of all inspection dates and findings?

·     Have all employees been trained in work procedures, and proper use and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment for cleaning up spilled toxic or other hazardous materials or liquids?