February is PPE Awareness Month

SAFETY TOPIC: Our company provides PPE appropriate for our employees task’s. Employees are issued one of each non-disposable PPE item and are required to clean and store them in a safe and consistent place.

Disposable PPE and fall protection equipment is provided and stored in the owner/foreman’s truck. Follow the specific manufacturer’s instructions for care and use of the personal fall arrest harness and respiratory protection.

SUPERVISORS: Group activity: Fill out PPE Selection chart in your company's safety plan or NICA calendar.

REFERENCE: WAC 296-800-16025

FREQUENCY: Initial and as needed.

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): WATCH VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVNMj0ZxZsI | After how many years should the hard hat shell be replaced?

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.