Protect Your Employees with Personal Protective Equipment

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When did you last check the personal protective equipment (PPE) your employees use? Are they wearing it correctly and for the right tasks, or not using it at all?

Ensuring proper PPE use can help your employees stay safe and healthy on the job. And it could keep your business away from costly and preventable workers compensation claims.

Management Responsibilities
As a leader in your industry, it’s up to you to enforce the use of PPE. Consider the following to up your PPE game:

• Management develops and oversees a PPE program, conducts hazard assessments, and trains supervisors.
• Supervisors provide, train, and ensure proper use of PPE while maintaining records.
• Employees wear PPE, attend regular training, and report repair or replacement needs.

The Value of Recordkeeping
Keep detailed records of training sessions for compliance and accountability. This includes:

• Who was trained
• The type of training
• When training took place
• What was covered in training

Generally, training records are maintained for three years for each employee. As new hazards are identified, processes and equipment may need updates.

Providing robust PPE solutions can be the difference between a safe business and one with frequent workplace injuries. Reach out to your local Federated Insurance® marketing representative today for more information on employee safety. Clients can access mySHIELD® for additional industry-specific safety resources.

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