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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT HAZARD REVIEW

Date of Review ___________________ Name of Reviewer _________________

Location of personnel involved in review __________________________________

List Job Tasks or Work Areas Observed:

 

 

 

 

HAZARD INDEX

In all cases, engineering modifications are strongly recommended. Personal protective equipment (PPE) cannot be used in lieu of feasible engineering controls.

1. PPE is required.

2. PPE is strongly recommended.

3. PPE may not be necessary.

 

HAZARD SEVERITY

HAZARD PROBABILITY

CRITICAL

May cause severe injury

MARGINAL

May cause minor injury

NEGLIGIBLE

Probably would not affect personnel or may cause first aid visit

A - Likely to occur immediately or within a short period of time

1

1

2

B - Probably will occur in time

1

2

2

C - May occur in time

2

2

3

D - Unlikely to occur

2

3

3

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REVIEW

ITEM

YES/NO

HAZARD SOURCE

HAZARD SEVERITY

HAZARD PROBABILITY

HAZARD INDEX

FREQUENCY

APPROPRIATE PPE

COMMENTS (Identify Hazard & Job Step)

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Employees are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially harmful light radiation.

               

HEAD PROTECTION

The employee works in an area where there is a potential for injury to the head from a falling object.

The employee works in an area near exposed electrical conductors which could contact the head.

The employee works in an area where a "caught on" hazard exists for hair.

               
                 
                 

FOOT PROTECTION

The employee works in an area where there is potential exposure to foot injury due to falling or rolling objects.

The employee works in an area where there is potential exposure to foot injury due to an object piercing the sole of the shoe.

Employees are working in an area where floor surfaces are such that they may create a slip hazard.

               

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REVIEW

ITEM

YES/NO

HAZARD SOURCE

HAZARD SEVERITY

HAZARD PROBABILITY

HAZARD INDEX

FREQUENCY

APPROPRIATE PPE

COMMENTS (Identify Hazard & Job Step)

HAND PROTECTION

The employee's hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, or harmful temperature extremes.

               

FALL PROTECTION

Employees are working at an elevated work area where a slip or fall to a lower level is a potential hazard.

               

CLOTHING PROTECTION

Employees are exposed to harmful materials, chemicals, temperature extremes, or source of cuts, lacerations or punctures.

               

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