PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

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--- GENERAL PPE REQUIREMENTS ---
[ ] Number of employees required to wear PPE
[ ] PPE Policy Availability (Policy Exists and is Current, Policy Exists but is Outdated, Policy Does Not Exist)
[ ] PPE Provided? (Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Respirators, Protective Clothing, Safety Shoes/Boots)
[ ] Briefly describe the process for employees to request PPE
[ ] Date of last general PPE awareness training for all employees
[ ] PPE Storage Adequacy (Adequate and Accessible, Adequate but Not Easily Accessible, Insufficient Storage)

--- EYE AND FACE PROTECTION ---
[ ] Are safety glasses/goggles required in this area? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Are face shields required in addition to safety glasses/goggles? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Are welding helmets with appropriate shade numbers provided and used? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Number of safety glasses available in designated areas
[ ] What types of eye hazards are present in this area? (Flying Debris, Chemical Splashes, Radiation, Welding Arc, Dust/Particles, None)
[ ] Date of last eye protection hazard assessment
[ ] Comments/Observations regarding eye and face protection compliance

--- HEAD PROTECTION ---
[ ] Are hard hats required in this area? (Yes, No)
[ ] Hard Hat Condition Rating (per manufacturer's guidelines) (New, Good, Fair, Damaged - Replace Immediately)
[ ] Describe any visible damage to hard hats (cracks, dents, scratches).
[ ] Last Hard Hat Inspection Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
[ ] Next Scheduled Hard Hat Inspection Date
[ ] Which types of head protection are used in this area? (Select all that apply) (Hard Hat, Bump Cap, Face Shield, Hood, Other)
[ ] Upload image of damaged hard hat (if applicable)

--- HEARING PROTECTION ---
[ ] Is a Noise Risk Assessment Completed? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Are employees required to wear hearing protection? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] What types of hearing protection are provided? (Earplugs (Disposable), Earplugs (Reusable), Earmuffs, Custom-molded earplugs, None)
[ ] Average Noise Level (dBA)
[ ] Last Noise Measurement Date
[ ] Is Hearing Protection Training Provided? (Yes, No)
[ ] Training Content Summary
[ ] Are hearing protection devices properly stored? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- HAND PROTECTION ---
[ ] What type of gloves are commonly used in this area? (Nitrile, Latex, Leather, Cut-Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify glove type:
[ ] How many pairs of gloves are readily available per workstation?
[ ] Are gloves provided free of charge to employees? (Yes, No)
[ ] What types of chemicals/materials require specific glove selection? (Solvents, Acids, Oils, Sharp Objects, None)
[ ] Date of last glove inspection (of general availability)
[ ] Any specific glove usage instructions or warnings posted at workstations?

--- FOOT PROTECTION ---
[ ] Are required foot protection types (e.g., steel-toe, chemical resistant) readily available? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Are employees required to wear appropriate footwear in designated areas? (Always, Sometimes, Never, N/A)
[ ] Which types of foot protection are required in this area? (Select all that apply) (Steel-toe boots, Chemical resistant boots, Slip-resistant soles, Electric hazard (EH) rated boots, Conductive footwear, Safety shoes, None Required)
[ ] Number of employees observed wearing appropriate foot protection.
[ ] Any observations or issues related to foot protection?
[ ] Date of last foot protection inspection.
[ ] Are employees trained on proper foot protection selection and care? (Yes, No, Training Not Required)

--- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ---
[ ] Is a Respiratory Protection Program in place? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Respirator Type(s) Used? (N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators, Half-Mask Respirators, Full-Facepiece Respirators, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), Supplied-Air Respirators)
[ ] Last Respiratory Fit Test Date
[ ] Number of Employees Requiring Respirators
[ ] Summary of Respirator Training Records
[ ] Cartridge/Filter Replacement Schedule Followed? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Cartridge/Filter Replacement Log
[ ] Description of Medical Evaluations for Respirator Users

--- PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ---
[ ] Type of Protective Clothing Required (e.g., Coveralls, Aprons, Sleeves) (Coveralls, Aprons, Sleeves, Lab Coats, Full Body Suits, Other (Specify))
[ ] Materials of Protective Clothing Used (Check all that apply) (Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, Tyvek, Flame-Resistant (FR), Chemical Resistant)
[ ] Number of Protective Garments per Employee (where applicable)
[ ] Date of Last Protective Clothing Inspection
[ ] Notes on Condition of Protective Clothing (e.g., tears, stains, damage)
[ ] Are replacement garments available? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Upload Image of Example Protective Clothing (if available)

--- HAZARD ASSESSMENTS & PPE SELECTION ---
[ ] Are hazard assessments conducted for all identified manufacturing tasks? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Are hazard assessments reviewed and updated at least annually, or when processes change? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Briefly describe the process for identifying potential hazards in the workplace.
[ ] Upload a sample hazard assessment document.
[ ] Which hazard assessment methodologies are used (select all that apply)? (Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), What-If Analysis, Checklists, Other (specify in Long Text))
[ ] Number of employees involved in conducting hazard assessments.
[ ] If 'Other' was selected for assessment methodologies, please specify.
[ ] Are employees actively involved in the hazard assessment process? (Yes, No, Partially)

--- TRAINING & EDUCATION ---
[ ] Last PPE Training Date
[ ] Number of Employees Trained
[ ] Topics Covered in PPE Training (Check all that apply) (Hazard Identification, PPE Selection, Proper Donning & Doffing, Inspection & Maintenance, Limitations of PPE, Emergency Procedures)
[ ] Summary of Training Content
[ ] Training Method Used (e.g., Classroom, Online, Hands-on) (Classroom, Online, Hands-on, Combination)
[ ] Trainer Qualifications/Credentials (Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Experienced Supervisor, External Training Provider, Other)
[ ] Upload Training Records/Certificates (Optional)

--- INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last PPE Inspection Date
[ ] Frequency of PPE Inspection (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly)
[ ] Describe the process for inspecting PPE (e.g., visual checks, functionality tests)
[ ] Which PPE items are regularly inspected? (Hard Hats, Safety Glasses/Goggles, Hearing Protection, Gloves, Respirators, Safety Boots, Protective Clothing)
[ ] Record any defects or damage found during inspections and corrective actions taken.
[ ] Number of PPE items currently in use.
[ ] Who is responsible for PPE maintenance? (Designated Employee, Safety Officer, Maintenance Department, Other (Specify))
[ ] Details of PPE replacement procedures. When and how is damaged PPE replaced?

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