Assessing the Need for Personal Protective Equipment PPE

This PPE assessment checklist helps safety leaders evaluate workplace hazards and determine the right protective equipment across eyes, face, head, hands, body, feet, and hearing. It guides selection criteria, proper fit and care, and outlines how to train workers, assess understanding, enforce correct use, and schedule medical evaluations. Use it to document risks in tasks such as welding, cutting, grinding, chemical handling, construction, maintenance, and healthcare. The checklist also supports ongoing program evaluation to keep your PPE program effective and compliant.