Standard Operating Procedures safety compliance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Procedure

Procedure for selecting, inspecting, using, and maintaining personal protective equipment in the workplace.

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Identify Required PPE
Review the job hazard analysis for your task. Identify all required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirator, etc.
Inspect PPE Before Use
Check each piece of PPE for damage, wear, or defects. Do not use damaged PPE — report it and obtain a replacement.
Don PPE Properly
Put on all required PPE in the correct order. Ensure proper fit — adjust straps, sizing, and seals as needed.
Perform Work
Keep PPE on at all times while in the designated area. If PPE becomes damaged during work, stop and replace immediately.
Remove and Clean PPE
Remove PPE in the correct order to avoid contamination. Clean reusable PPE according to manufacturer instructions.
Store or Dispose
Store reusable PPE in a clean, dry location. Dispose of single-use PPE in the appropriate waste container.

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Type: health_safety Category: Safety Compliance Difficulty: Beginner Time: 15 min

1

Identify Required PPE
2 min

Review the job hazard analysis for your task. Identify all required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirator, etc.
2

Inspect PPE Before Use
3 min

Check each piece of PPE for damage, wear, or defects. Do not use damaged PPE — report it and obtain a replacement.
3

Don PPE Properly
3 min

Put on all required PPE in the correct order. Ensure proper fit — adjust straps, sizing, and seals as needed.
4

Perform Work

Keep PPE on at all times while in the designated area. If PPE becomes damaged during work, stop and replace immediately.
5

Remove and Clean PPE
3 min

Remove PPE in the correct order to avoid contamination. Clean reusable PPE according to manufacturer instructions.
6

Store or Dispose
2 min

Store reusable PPE in a clean, dry location. Dispose of single-use PPE in the appropriate waste container.