PPE Assessment Matrix

Respiratory
Skin/Clothing Protection Hand Protection Eye Protection Face Protection Foot Protection Protection Hearing Protection Other

Bodily Fluid Exposures (skin contact) * * * * (depending on the type of possible exposure) * (covers)

Chemical * * * * *
(depending on chemical & amount) * (depending on the hazard)

Electrical * (depends on work (i.e. - Arc Flash) * * * * * (depending on the hazard)

Mechanical * * * * * * (depending on the hazard)

Needlestick/Sharps (blood/body
fluid) * * *
Noise Exposure *
Occupational Disease Exposures * * * * *
Slip, Trip, and Fall, Caught Between, and
Struck-By * * (depends on type of footwear)

Workplace Violence depends on threat and preparedness time depends on threat and preparedness time depends on threat and preparedness time depends on threat and preparedness timedepends on threat and preparedness time
depends on threat and preparedness time
depends on threat and preparedness time
depends on threat and preparedness time

Cuts & Scrapes * * * (depends on hazard)

Other