HSE Department

PPE AUDIT CHECKLIST

Auditor Name: _______________________ Date: _________

Audit Performed by _____________________________ Supervisor: ______________________

CRITEREA Y N NA COMMENTS
A. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
Have Hazard Assessment completed and documented
Are PPE selection based upon Hazard Assessment
Are using ANSI standard PPE
Have Training completed and documented
B. Eye and Face Protection
Are eye and face protection appropriate to the hazard used?
Are side protectors used where flying objects hazards are found?
C. Head Protection
Hard hats used where there is the potential for head injury from
falling objects
Hard hats used where there is a potential for head injury from exposed
electrical conductors

Are the Safety shoes appropriate for protection from falling or

rolling objects?
Are the Safety shoes appropriate for protection from objects
piercing the sole
Are the Safety shoes appropriate for protection from exposed
electrical conductors
E. Hand Protection
Is hand protection appropriate to the hazard?
F. Other Related Issues
Are appropriate PPE available for hot work (e.g., cutting, welding,
brazing)?
Clothing and shoes worn appropriate for tasks being performed
Are barricades used where appropriate?

HSE CL 01 Rev: 00