Personal Protective Equipment Audit

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Is there a procedure in place that ensures the procurement, use and maintenance of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees access to correct information and instruction on the use of PPE for their jobs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a record kept of PPE issued to employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable arrangements for storage of PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE inspected and monitored as part of the Employers auditing program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Head Protection

• Are hard hats free from stickers, paint and defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats in date? (3-5 years dep. on manufacturer)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chin straps available to use where hard hats could fall off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Eye Protection

• Is eye protection suitable for the task? e.g. full face, welding mask, safety glasses.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eye protection free from scratches and other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Foot Protection

• Does footwear comply with relevant standards? e.g. EN ISO 20345 S3?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety shoes/ boots in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments considered boots with ankle support when working on uneven ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Protection

• Are gloves / gauntlets in good condition and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hi Visibility Clothing

• Is all hi visibility clothing clean and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection Equipment

• Is there an inspection regime in place and is the FPE equipment thoroughly examined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Manufacturers label legible on all equipment used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fall protection equipment free from paint, UV damage, chemical damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the FPE suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hearing Protection

• Is hearing protection available and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Respiratory Protective Equipment

• Is face fit testing undertaken where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the risk assessment consider the correct RPE being used for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the mask and filters in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A