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• Some client locations may require everyone to wear safety footwear. Before visiting field locations, check with the local supervisor for client requirements. Fall Protection When performing certain elevated jobs (over six feet), employees must use personal fall protection. Refer to Fall Protection Program. Electrical Protection Refer to Electrical Safety Program. Worksite Hazard Assessment Hazard assessments must be performed, signed and documented. If it is determined that a hazard exists or is likely to exist, a PPE must be used. Following are some hazard sources that may be identified: • High or low temperatures • Chemical exposure(see MSDS for guidance) • Flying fragments, melted metal or other face,eye,or skin hazards • Falling objects, or the possibility of dropping an object • Employee falling from a height in excess of 6' • Sharp objects • Rolling or pinching that could crush hands or feet • Electrical hazards Anytime that these hazards may cause injury to employees, PPE must be selected to eliminate or substantially reduce the potential for injury. Employees will be notified for the selection and reason. Each affected employee will be apprised of the results of this assessment, and a copy of the assessment will be kept at the local office. Each affected employee must be fitted with the selected/identified PPE. The Training section of this program addresses fitting(including proper donning, and doffing), cleaning and maintenance of PPE. All PPE use exemptions must be supported by the PPE hazard assessment. Monitoring Site managers and supervisors must monitor worksite tasks to identify changes in hazards, or the introduction of new hazards. If the site manager or supervisor discovers a new hazard, they must advise the SAFETY Manager. The SAFETY Manager conducts a hazard assessment for appropriate PPE for the new hazard. The SAFETY Manager monitors how effective the PPE Procedure is,and recommends improvements to management. 27