BOP Program Statement 1614.01 § 16

A hazard assessment of all work areas must be conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health

Department in conjunction with affected department head(s). When hazards cannot be

eliminated, administrative and/or engineering controls must be implemented. As a last line of

defense, workers must use PPE to limit exposure to hazardous environments.

The hazard assessment must:

 Be documented in writing

 Identify the work area being assessed

 Be certified by an Occupational Safety and Health Department staff member

 Contain the name of the certifying individual

 Contain the date of the hazard assessment

The hazard assessment must be updated anytime operations or work hazards change.

A copy of the hazard assessment must be provided to affected departments and made available to

employees working in that area.

The affected department is responsible for providing training, including the use of PPE, to

individuals assigned to an area or task addressed in a hazard assessment.

a. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE such as safety shoes, eye and face protection,

hard hats, gloves, respirators, lifelines and harnesses, and hearing protection must be used when

required by an applicable OSHA regulation, or as deemed necessary by the Occupational Safety

and Health Department. This PPE must be purchased and maintained by the department using the

equipment.

b. Foot Protection. Safety shoes meeting requirements of the American Society for Testing and

Materials (ASTM) are required in foot hazard areas, designated by the institution hazard

assessments and Foot Protection written plan. Toe caps or foot guards may be worn in lieu of

safety shoes where the potential hazard is infrequent and the use of toe caps or foot guards will

not create an additional hazard.

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