What is a job hazard assessment?
A job hazard assessment is a process of identifying real or potential safety and occupational health risks for specific jobs within the workplace that might require the use of PPE to protect employees. The assessment includes identifying the specific PPE needed in each workplace. Note: Project leaders/supervisors responsible for conducting hazard assessments must use FWS Form 3-2279 (Job Hazard Assessment) to record their findings and recommendations for type of PPE, its use, and necessary employee training. Exhibit 1 contains a description of the process and the procedure for conducting a job hazard assessment. 3.10 What are the Service requirements for selecting PPE? All PPE will be of safe design and construction for the work you perform. We will purchase or allow you to use only PPE that meets ANSI, NIOSH or equivalent industry standards. We will consider your comfort and fit of PPE when selecting it. All PPE will be maintained in a sanitary condition, by you or by a person we assi
