Free tool to conduct OSHA-required PPE assessment

All general industry employers are required by OSHA to assess their workplace for hazards that would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment, known as PPE.

If you are unsure how to conduct such an assessment, we are providing the personal protective equipment assessment checklist that we use at FDRsafety. After conducting the assessment, employers must then certify that they have done so. Employers can make that certification on the form we are providing.

We cannot stress enough the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), which can range from safety glasses to gloves to special kinds of protective clothing, among other things. Conducting the survey is vital for employers, not just so they can meet OSHA requirements, but so they will know how to protect their workers and prevent injuries.

Having the right personal protective equipment available for employees is only half the battle for employers, however. The real trick is making sure that it is actually used. Workers sometimes fail to put it on because of time or discomfort issues. Employers may want to investigate safety awareness training that not only teaches workers how to use PPE, but also motivates them to want to use it.

Note: “General industry” refers to all industries not included in agriculture, construction or maritime.