OSHA PPE Inspection Checklist Template – Free PDF

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This OSHA PPE inspection checklist template empowers you to meticulously evaluate compliance across facilities. It addresses key inspection points including proper PPE selection, condition assessment, and verification of employee training.

Research indicates that discomfort, lack of knowledge, and improper fit are the primary reasons workers fail to use required PPE. This checklist helps you identify these issues, preventing workplace injuries and compliance violations. You’ll be able to quickly spot problems like damaged safety helmets or missing respiratory protection devices that require immediate attention.

. Lumiform’s PPE assessment checklist is also suitable for equipment checks and for assessing whether safety regulations have been complied with by workers when using PPE.

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Audit

PPE Inspection

Are all workplaces checked at regular intervals to ensure that PPE is required? (Face, head, eye, hand or foot protection)

Do employers provide appropriately fitted equipment to workers, if there is a need for PPE?

Have employees in restricted areas been informed of OSHA PPE standards? (Using what items, when and how to wear and properly adjust them, and under what circumstances they should be worn)

Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?

Do approved safety glasses have to be worn at all times on construction sites in which there is a risk of eye injuries, abrasions, contusions or burns?

Do employees who wear corrective glasses or contact lenses have to wear only approved safety glasses or goggles or use other medically approved precautions on construction sites with harmful exposure?

Are protective gloves, shields, aprons or other equipment available and are they necessary where employees could hurt themselves or where there is a potential exposure to chemicals, corrosive fluids, blood or other possibly infectious materials?

Are safety helmets periodically checked for damage to the shell and the wearing system?

Is proper foot protection essential where there is a risk of foot injury from hot, toxic, corrosive substances, falling objects, puncture or crushing injuries?

Are approved respiratory devices intended for regular or emergency use where necessary?

Are all PPE in a hygienic state and ready for use?

Are eye rinses and quick drench showers available at workplaces where employees are exposed to hazardous, corrosive materials?

Is necessary special equipment for electrical workers provided?

Are food and beverages only consumed in areas with no dangerous exposure to blood, toxic materials, or other infectious materials?

Are hearing protection devices available in areas where sound levels exceed the OSHA noise standard?

Are safe work processes and PPE provided and used when spilled toxic or hazardous materials and liquids are removed?

Are there appropriate safe working procedures for removing or decontaminating PPE after hazardous exposure?

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Full Name and Signature of Inspector

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Frequently asked questions

What documentation should I maintain along with completed PPE inspection checklists?

Keep records of all completed checklists, including dates, inspector names, and specific findings. Document corrective actions taken to address identified issues, along with implementation dates. Also maintain training records showing employees were properly instructed on PPE use. These records are crucial during OSHA inspections to demonstrate ongoing compliance efforts.

How can I ensure employees are properly trained on PPE requirements as noted in the checklist?

Develop a comprehensive training program covering when PPE is necessary, what types are required for specific tasks, proper fitting techniques, and maintenance procedures. Include hands-on demonstrations and practice sessions. Conduct refresher training annually and whenever new equipment is introduced. Document all training sessions with employee signatures to verify participation.

What should I do if the checklist reveals employees aren’t using required PPE consistently?

First, investigate why compliance is low—is the PPE uncomfortable, improperly sized, or interfering with work tasks? Address these root causes through better equipment selection or modifications. Reinforce training on hazards and protection benefits. Consider implementing a progressive discipline policy for repeated non-compliance while maintaining a positive safety culture.

How should I prioritize fixing the issues identified through this PPE inspection checklist?

Address imminent danger situations first—where serious injury could occur without proper PPE. Next, focus on items directly violating OSHA standards that could result in citations. Then handle issues affecting multiple employees or high-risk areas. Create a timeline for remaining items based on risk level and implementation difficulty. Document your prioritization process and progress.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.