PPE Compliance Audit
Department-by-department PPE audit — verifies the hazard assessment, training, and actual usage all line up.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
Built for: Manufacturing · Construction · Healthcare · Laboratory
What's inside this template
Hazard Assessment
- Written hazard assessment exists for each work area
- Assessment reviewed within last 12 months
- PPE selected matches identified hazards
Training Records
- All employees in PPE areas have signed training records
- Training covers donning, doffing, limitations, care
- Retraining triggered by changes (new hazard, new equipment)
PPE Condition & Availability
- PPE inventory adequate; no expired items in service
- Hard hats: no cracks, suspensions intact, within 5-year service life
- Safety glasses ANSI Z87.1 stamped
- Hearing protection NRR sufficient for measured noise level
- Respirators stored in sealed bags; cartridges in date
Field Observation
- 100% of observed employees wearing required PPE in zones
- PPE worn correctly (chinstraps, sleeves, no jewelry interfering)
- PPE compliance signage posted at zone entries
- Visitors and contractors equipped with required PPE
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a hazard assessment per task or per work area?
OSHA 1910.132(d) requires the assessment cover the workplace. Per-task assessments are recommended for high-risk work but not required.
How do we audit if employees are wearing required PPE incorrectly?
Observe at distance first (so they don't adjust on seeing you), then approach for closer inspection. Document specific findings — "5 of 12 hard hats worn backwards" is more useful than "PPE noncompliance observed".
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.