Reference OSHA checklists to complete a Safety Audit. 1. Identify which recordable injuries have been reported. 2. Identify which hazards workers are exposed to and determine which safety solutions can protect workers from the hazards. 3. Complete a written safety plan, maintain a record of it and keep it updated.
Eye and Face Protection Head Protection Foot and Leg Protection Hand and Arm Protection Body Protection Hearing Protection
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Employers are required to provide workers safe working conditions as well as provide solutions to protect the workforce from hazards.
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PPE CHECKLIST SUGGESTED QUESTIONS TYPICAL OPERATIONS OF CONCERN YES NO
EYES
Do your employees perform tasks, or work near employees who perform tasks, that might produce airborne dust or flying particles? Sawing, cutting, drilling, sanding, grinding, hammering, chopping, abrasive blasting, punch press operations, etc. Do your employees handle, or work near employees who handle, hazardous liquid chemicals or encounter blood splashes? Pouring, mixing, painting, cleaning, siphoning, dip tank operations, dental and health care services, etc. Are your employees eyes exposed to other potential physical or chemical irritants? Battery charging, installing fiberglass insulation, compressed air or gas operations, etc. Are your employees exposed to intense light or lasers? Welding, cutting, laser operations, etc.
FACE
Do your employees handle, or work near employees who handle, hazardous liquid chemicals? Pouring, mixing, painting, cleaning, siphoning, dip tank operations, etc. Are your employees' faces exposed to extreme heat? Welding, pouring molten metal, smithing, baking, cooking, drying, etc. Are your employees faces exposed to other potential irritants? Cutting, sanding, grinding, hammering, chopping, pouring, mixing, painting, cleaning, siphoning, etc.
HEAD
Might tools or other objects fall from above and strike your employees on the head? Work stations or traffic routes located under catwalks or conveyor belts, construction, trenching, utility work, etc. Are your employees heads, when they stand or bend, near exposed beams, machine parts, pipes, etc.? Construction, confined space operations, building maintenance, etc. Do your employees work with or near exposed electrical wiring or components? Building maintenance; utility work; construction; wiring; work on or near communications, computer, or other high tech equipment; arc or resistance welding; etc. Do your employees hands come into contact with tools or materials that might scrape, bruise or cut? Grinding, sanding, sawing, hammering, material handling, etc. Do your employees handle chemicals that might irritate skin, or come into contact with blood? Pouring, mixing, painting, cleaning, syphoning, dip tank operations, health care and dental services, etc. Do work procedures require your employees to place their hands and arms near extreme heat? Welding, pouring molten metal, smithing, baking, cooking, drying, etc. Are your employees hands and arms placed near exposed electrical wiring or components? Building maintenance; utility work; construction; wiring; work on or near communications, computer, or other high tech equipment; arc or resistance welding; etc.
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