PPE Compliance Audit

Department-by-department audit of personal protective equipment compliance. Verifies hazard assessments are current, employees are trained, and PPE is being worn correctly per OSHA Subpart I.

Inspection Details

• Department name recorded
• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name and role recorded
• Inspection scope includes current work activities and job tasks
• Reference documents available for review

Hazard Assessment & PPE Requirements

• Current hazard assessment exists for the department
• Hazard assessment reviewed within the required review cycle
• Hazards identified match observed work activities
• Required PPE is specified for each identified hazard
• PPE selection is appropriate for the hazard exposure

Employee Training & Awareness

• Employees observed can state required PPE for their task
• Training records show PPE training completed for applicable employees
• Training covers proper donning, doffing, limitations, and maintenance
• Employees know when PPE must be replaced or removed from service
• New or reassigned employees have task-specific PPE training

PPE Availability, Condition, and Fit

• Required PPE is available at point of use
• Observed PPE is clean, serviceable, and free of visible damage
• PPE is correctly sized or fitted to the employee
• Reusable PPE is stored to prevent contamination or damage
• Damaged or expired PPE is removed from service and replaced

Observed PPE Use in the Work Area

• Employees are wearing required PPE for the task
• PPE is worn correctly and provides full intended coverage
• Employees do not bypass or defeat PPE requirements
• Task-specific PPE matches the observed hazard exposure