Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Parts 1-10 (US)

This course introduces the 10-part training suite on personal protective equipment (PPE). In this introduction, you will learn about PPE standards outlined by OSHA and how employers determine PPE requirements.

Course Objectives:

List the main requirements of OSHA’s PPE standard;Identify the types of hazards that may be found in your workplace;Give examples of engineering, work practice and administrative controls that could be implemented before PPE is used

Duration: 9 min.

Head injuries can turn fatal. Therefore, it is important to be aware of potential hazards and always wear the proper head protection. This course presents head protection basics guiding you on selecting the right class of protection.

Course Objectives:

List the hazards that typically cause head injuries;State when head protection should be worn;Describe how to select appropriate head protection for the hazards present in your work environment;Understand key concepts in the inspection and maintenance of head protection

Duration: 8 min.

You increase your risk of eye and face injuries when you do not wear personal protective equipment (PPE) or select the right kind of protection for the hazard. Learn how to select hazard-specific eye and face protection in this course.

Course Objectives:

List the hazards that typically cause eye and face injuries;State when eye and face protection should be worn;Describe how to select appropriate eye and face protection for a given set of hazards;Inspect and maintain eye and face protection

Duration: 10 min.

When engineering, work practice or administrative controls do not eliminate hand and arm hazards, you must wear the appropriate type of protection. This portion of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training suite helps you guard against hand and arm injuries.

Course Objectives:

List the hazards that typically cause hand and arm injuries;State when hand and arm protection should be worn;Describe how to select appropriate hand and arm protection for the hazards present in your work environment;Inspect and maintain hand and arm protection

Duration: 9 min.

Body protection is available to protect you against specific hazards. Learn more about hazard-specific body protection in this portion of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training suite.

Course Objectives:

List the hazards that typically cause body injuries;State when body protection should be worn;Describe how to select appropriate body protection for the hazards present in your work environment;Inspect and maintain body protection

Duration: 6 min.

How would your job change if you had a foot injury? Does it not make sense to wear foot protection when you need it? This course examines types of foot and leg protection.

Course Objectives:

List the hazards that typically cause foot injuries;State when foot protection should be worn;Describe how to select appropriate foot protection for the hazards present in your work environment;Inspect and maintain foot protection

Duration: 10 min.

Protection against excessive noise exposure is the only way to avoid permanent hearing damage. In this course, you will learn about types of hearing protection as well as how to select, wear and maintain hearing protection.

Course Objectives:

Define continuous and impact noise;State when hearing protection should be worn;Describe how to select appropriate hearing protection for the noise hazards present in your work environment;Inspect and maintain hearing protection

Duration: 8 min.

Hazardous materials can enter your body by ingestion, absorption or inhalation. Proper respirator usage can protect you from inhalation hazards. Learn more about respiratory protection in this portion of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training suite.

Course Objectives:

State when respiratory protection should be worn;Describe different types of respirators and cartridges that may be used in your work environment;State requirements for wearing and maintaining respiratory protection

Duration: 9 min.

When working around electricity you always follow proper safety precautions and choose the right tools for the job. This includes wearing the right type of personal protective equipment (PPE). This portion of the PPE training suite explores the types of electrical protective devices as well as their classes and ratings.

Course Objectives:

List the basic hazards of electricity; Identify the different types of electrical protective devices; State the basic requirements for electrical PPE; Describe how to inspect and maintain your electrical PPE

Duration: 10 min.