The Hazard Assessment Training Short

What is the first critical step an employer must take in developing a safety program?

The first critical step is conducting a hazard assessment, which is the process of identifying physical and health hazards in the workplace.

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.

Must an employer pay for all PPE required for a job?

OSHA requires employers to pay for specialty PPE used to comply with their standards, such as hard hats or metatarsal foot protection. 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.

What are the employee's main responsibilities in the PPE program?

Employees are responsible for properly wearing, caring for, and cleaning the PPE, attending training, and informing a supervisor when the equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.

What is the importance of fit and comfort when selecting PPE?

Employers should take the fit and comfort of PPE into consideration because equipment that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage employee use, thereby providing the greatest possible protection.