PPE USAGE CHECHLIST

Hierarchy Of Safety Control Implementation

Unfortunately, the last choice is often used as the first choice.  If the hierarchy is followed as it should, PPE becomes a last effort to protect people.  Remember, if the PPE fails, doesn’t fit right, or isn’t worn correctly, the worker will be injured if there are no other controls in place.  

So therefore,it is imperative to be stringent and strict on the conditions that any to be used PPE must be met.

Attached below is an non-inclusive checklist that can help a safety practitioner in determining a PPE to be used:  

Date:	Name of Inspector:
Location:
Specific tasks performed at this location:

Personal protective equipment used	YES	NO	Recommendation
Head protection
Is the head protection being worn when required by RA?
Is the head protection inspected by wearer prior to each use?
Does the brim or shell show any signs of excessive wear, flaking?
Is the brim or shell perforated by the wearer, cracked or deformed?
Is the suspension system inside the hard hat showing any signs of deterioration, including cracking, tearing or fraying?
Is the ID number present on the hard hat?
If used during working at height, does the hard hat have the 4 points chin strap attached and used?
Footwear
Is the safety footwear worn when required by RA?
Is the safety footwear inspected by the wearer prior to each use?
Does the safety footwear show any signs of excessive wear, tearing?
Is the safety footwear suitable for the task for which it is used?
Hand protection
Is the hand protection being worn when required by RA?
Are the gloves being inspected by the wearer prior to each use?
Does the gloves show any signs of exposure or excessive wear, scrapes/cuts, thinning, discoloration or breakthrough to the skin?
Are the gloves suitable for the specific tasks for which they are used?
Body protection/Protective clothing
Is the protective clothing being worn when required by RA?
Is the protective clothing being inspected by the wearer prior to each use?
Does the protective clothing show any signs of exposure or excessive wear, scrapes/cuts, thinning, discoloration or breakthrough to the skin?
If hot works are being carried out, is the worker wearing extra protective clothing? (i.e. leather apron, leather show covers)
Is the extra protective clothing fit for hot work activities?
Does the protective clothing present distinctive reflective marks (i.e. reflective tape, bright/visible color)?
If no reflective marks are found on the protective clothing, are reflective vests being used?
Is the protective clothing suitable for the tasks for which it is used?
Eye/Face/Inhalation Protection
Is the eye/face/inhalation protection being used when required by RA?
Is the eye/face/inhalation protection inspected by the wearer prior to each use?
Does the eye/face protection show any signs of exposure or excessive wear, scratching, frosting, cracking?
Is the eye/face protection suitable for the task for which it is used for?
Hearing protection
Is the hearing protection being used when required by RA?
Is the hearing protection inspected by the wearer prior to each use?
Does the hearing protection show any signs of exposure or excessive wear, tearing?
Is the hearing protection suitable for the task for which it is used for?
Fall protection
Is the fall protection being used when required by RA?
Is the fall protection inspected by the wearer prior to each use?
Does the fall protection show any signs of fatigue, cracks, burn marks, pain/solvent stains?
Are the joint straps properly fastened?
Are the carbines, connectors, lanyard’s hooks functional and fit to use?
Is the fall protection suitable for the task for which it is used for?