Safety

Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment Tool

This form must be completed by the PI, Lab Supervisor, Safety officer or their designee to conduct a laboratory hazard assessment specific to activities in their laboratories. The laboratory hazard assessment identifies hazards to employees, research assistants, undergraduate research assistants, volunteers and specifies personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect them during daily laboratory activities. This assessment consists of two sections. Section 1: Laboratory PPE Assessment & Section 2: Conduct PPE Training

PIs/Lab supervisors or Safety officers are responsible for enforcing PPE requirements in assigned labs. Department of Chemistry Safety Coordinator and EH&S are available to assist you with completing this form or with reviewing it after you have completed it. EH&S may be consulted by email julie10@usf.edu or by calling 813-974-1106. 

Laboratory Personal Protective (PPE) Assessment Tool (PDF Document)