Training Employees in the Proper Use of PPE Training Short

What are the five key pieces of information an employee must be trained on regarding PPE use?

Employees must be trained on: when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to properly put on/take off/adjust/wear the PPE, the limitations of the PPE, and the proper care/maintenance/disposal of the PPE.

What must an employee demonstrate before being allowed to use PPE for work?

The employee must demonstrate an understanding of the PPE training and the ability to properly wear and use the PPE before performing work that requires it.

Under what circumstances is an employer required to provide retraining on PPE?

Retraining is required if the employer believes the employee is not demonstrating the proper understanding and skill, or if changes in the workplace or the type of required PPE make the prior training obsolete.

What documentation is required for a completed hazard assessment?

Documentation is required through a written certification that must include the identification of the workplace evaluated, the name of the person conducting the assessment, the date of the assessment, and identification of the certifying document.

What is the employer's responsibility regarding payment for required PPE?

OSHA requires employers to pay for specialty PPE used to comply with their standards. They are not required to pay for items like everyday clothing, ordinary weather protection, or for replacement PPE that an employee has lost or intentionally damaged.