PPE Waiver Form
Attachment 7.1
Use of Personally Owned Personal Protective Equipment
This policy shall dictate the use of personally owned PPE by members.
Members have the option to utilize personally owned PPE in lieu of any District supplied PPE.
Members desiring to utilize personally owned PPE must first secure permission from the Chief or his designee. The personally owned PPE must be consistent in appearance and performance to District issued PPE. Members are strongly encouraged to consult with the Chief or the appropriate line officer prior to purchasing any equipment to ensure compatibility with the issued PPE.
Prior to the item being placed in service, it must be inspected and approved by the appropriate line officer. The item will then be assigned a tracking number, and the member will be required to sign a waiver form acknowledging that he is familiar with the contents of this OG.
The Chief or his designee will have the authority to inspect the PPE at any time. The Chief shall have the final authority in determining whether equipment may remain in service.
Replacement or repair of personally owned PPE is the responsibility of the owner.
Replacement cost arising from damage or theft, in excess of any amounts covered by District insurance policies, shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Personally owned PPE removed from service by the Chief or his designee will be replaced immediately with District owned PPE.
Members who choose to discontinue use of personally owned PPE will be provided with a replacement District owned item within a reasonable time after the Chief or his designee has been notified.
PERSONALLY OWNED EQUIPMENT
WAIVER FORM