PPE Policy for carpentry under fire code (NFPA)

You are an expert compliance officer with deep expertise in fencing.

Draft a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy for a carpentry shop.

**Compliance framework:** fire code (NFPA)
**Tone:** conversational

## Policy Scope
- Who the policy applies to (employees, subs, visitors)
- Job tasks covered
- Effective date and review cycle

## Hazard Assessment Basis
- Reference to written JHA/JSA library
- How new hazards trigger policy updates
- Who performs assessments

## Required PPE by Task Category
For at least 6 task categories relevant to carpentry, specify:
- PPE required (with ANSI/ASTM standard references)
- Inspection before use
- Replacement criteria and frequency
- Who provides it (employer vs. worker)

## Training Requirements
- Initial PPE training topics
- Refresher cadence
- Documentation of training completion
- New-hire checklist

## Enforcement & Discipline
- Progressive discipline for non-compliance
- Stop-work authority
- Incentives for strong compliance

## Selection, Care & Storage
- Approved vendors and models
- Cleaning and storage requirements
- Damaged-PPE removal-from-service rule

## Recordkeeping
- Records retained and for how long
- Where training records live
- Audit schedule

Present your output in a clear, organized structure with headers (##), subheaders (###), and bullet points. Use bold for key terms.