EXAMPLE Personal protective Equipment (PPE) MATRIX

Whole
JOB TASK Head Hands Arm Trunk Body Eyes Face Ears Lungs
Cutting X
Driving X
Grinding X
Handling blood X

Handling corrosive chemicals

(acids, bases) X X
Handling sheet metal X
Handling strong cleaning
agents X X
Landscaping

Welding X X X X

Working at construction sites X

Working at elevated locations X

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Gloves
Wear seat belt
Safety glasses
Latex gloves
Wear chemical apron and protective
gloves for the chemical being handled
(check MSDS), wear safety glasses;
goggles or face shield for splash hazards;
X closed shoes
Cut resistant gloves; leather, Kevlar

Gloves and safety glasses

X Knee guards
Welding gloves, hood, leathers and
respiratory protection as needed per
exposure
Hardhats, leather upper shoes possibly
X steel-toed)
Fall protection equipment; harness, D
ring, lanyard, 5000# attachment point