PPE Hazard Assessment
Certified hazard assessment identifying required PPE by task. Meets certification requirement.
What this document is
This document is a certified hazard assessment that lists the personal protective equipment required for specific tasks on your job sites. It satisfies the OSHA requirement that employers assess workplace hazards and certify the PPE their employees must use.
The regulation that requires it
The federal regulation 29 CFR 1910.132 requires employers to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present or likely to be present that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment. The standard states in 1910.132(d)(2) that the employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date of the hazard assessment, and the document as a certification of hazard assessment. California contractors must also comply with the equivalent Title 8 CCR 3383 provisions enforced by Cal/OSHA.
Who needs it
General contractors, subcontractors, and any employer whose workers face potential head, eye, face, hand, foot, or other physical hazards need this document. It applies across trades including framing, concrete, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and demolition. All California contractors face Cal/OSHA enforcement of these requirements in addition to federal rules on multi-employer worksites.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA routinely cite employers during inspections for missing or incomplete hazard assessments. A serious violation currently carries penalties up to $16,131 per violation while willful or repeat violations can reach $161,323. Without the certification document inspectors may issue citations to multiple employers on the same site and require immediate corrective action.
What's included in the generated document
- Certification signature block with date and printed name
- Workplace and task description
- Hazard assessment table by body part and task
- Required PPE selection checklist
- References to 29 CFR 1910.132 and Title 8 CCR
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Review the document and confirm it matches the tasks and conditions at your job sites.
- Have a competent person sign and date the certification section.
- Distribute copies to field supervisors and keep the signed original in your safety records.
- Train employees on the specific PPE required for each task listed.
- Update the assessment whenever new equipment, processes, or hazards are introduced.