Has the employer determined whether hazards that require the use of PPE (e.g., head, eye, face, hand, or foot protection) are present or are likely to be present?

If hazards or the likelihood of hazards are found, are employers selecting appropriate and properly fitted PPE suitable for protection from these hazards and ensuring that affected employees use it?

Have both the employer and the employees been trained on PPE procedures, i.e., what PPE is necessary for job tasks, when workers need it, and how to properly wear and adjust it?

Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?

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?

Are employees who wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) in workplaces with harmful exposures, required to wear only approved safety glasses, protective goggles, or use other medically approved precautionary procedures?

Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means 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? 

Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030(b), for the definition of “other potentially infectious materials.”

Are hard hats required, provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists?

Are hard hats periodically inspected for damage to the shell and suspension system?

When there is the risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive, or poisonous substances, falling objects, crushing, or penetrating actions, is appropriate foot protection required?

Are approved respirators provided when needed? (See 29 CFR 1910.134 for detailed information on respirators or check OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov.

Is all PPE ready for use and maintained in a sanitary condition?

Are food and beverages consumed only in areas where there is no exposure to toxic material, blood, or other potentially infectious materials?

Is protection against the effects of occupational noise provided when sound levels exceed those of the OSHA Noise standard? Are PPE and other equipment provided and adequate work procedures used when cleaning up spilled hazardous materials?

Are appropriate procedures in place to dispose of or decontaminate PPE contaminated with, or reasonably anticipated to be contaminated with, blood or other potentially infectious materials?


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