PPE Hazard Assessment Certification
Department of Safety and Environmental Management
Created: 10/15/17
Revision: New 1 | Page
Complete this form for each task within your department that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment
to protect the employee from the hazard(s) associated with the task. The information gathered on this form will
be used to train affected employees on the required PPE for task listed below. If feasible, departments should try
to implement engineering or administrative controls to eliminate the hazards before assigning the required PPE.
Completed By:
Date:
Department:
Can the hazard(s) be eliminated without the use
of PPE? Yes No
Task:
Eye/Face:
PPE Required:
Flying particles
Airborne dust
Safety goggles
Chemical splash
UV light (i.e. welding)
Welding shield
Blood or OPIM
Molten metal splashes
Other: __________________________________
Other: ___________________________________________
Ears:
PPE Required:
Loud Noises
Crowd Noises
Ear muffs
Other: ___________________________________________
Other: ___________________________________
Head:
PPE Required:
Falling objects
Low overhead objects
Type II hard hat
Side impacts
Electrical hazards
Class G (2.2K volts)
Other: ___________________________________________
Other: ___________________________________
Hands:
PPE Required:
Chemical hazards
Blood or OPIM
Cut-resistant gloves
Cuts/sharp edges
Extreme heat/cold
Welding Gloves
Electrical
Vibrating tool/equipment
Chemical resistant
Other: __________________________________________
Cryogenic Gloves
Other: ___________________________________
Feet/Legs:
PPE Required:
Heavy falling objects
Heavy rolling objects
Leather boot
Large/heavy equipment
Electrical hazards
Slip-resistant sole
Slippery/wet surfaces
Chemical hazards
Non-conductive
Chainsaw
Puncture sharp objects
Cut resistant boots
Other: ___________________________________________
Other: ___________________________________
Lungs:
PPE Required:
Dust or particulates
Welding fume
N95 Respirator
Pesticide
Chemical hazard
Full-face respirator
Oxygen deficiency
Fibers (i.e. asbestos)
SCBA
Other: ___________________________________________
Other: _____________________________
Whole Body:
PPE Required:
Vehicle Traffic
Working on or near water
PFD
Chemical hazard
Electrical
Welding leathers
Welding sparks/hot metal
Unprotected heights/falls
Arc flash clothing
Other: ___________________________________________
Other: ____________________________________