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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview

This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training course provides workers with the knowledge to select, use, and maintain PPE effectively in the workplace. This program emphasizes the importance of hazard controls, employee responsibilities, and proper PPE selection to reduce risks and prevent injuries. Participants will learn about protective gear for different parts of their body, along with basic respiratory protection. The course also highlights proper fit and maintenance to make the equipment remains effective. Designed to meet OSHA safety standards, the PPE online course empowers workers to stay safe and compliant on the job. This 31-minute PPE training for employees is ideal for construction crews, manufacturing workers, warehouse staff, and anyone exposed to workplace hazards requiring protective equipment.

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Learning Objectives

Explain the role of PPE in controlling workplace hazards and preventing injuries.
Identify employee responsibilities in selecting, using, and maintaining PPE.
Recognize different types of PPE and their applications for various body parts.

Demonstrate the importance of proper fit, comfort, and correct usage of PPE.
Apply best practices for storing, cleaning, inspecting, and replacing PPE.
Respond appropriately to PPE failures or exposures using established safety procedures.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Workplace Hazards
1. Hazard Controls
3. PPE Requirements and Responsibilities
1. PPE Requirements
2. Your Responsibilities
3. Learning Activity: PPE Program Responsibility
4. Selection Requirements
4. Head, Eye, Face and Hearing PPE
1. PPE Types
2. Head Protection
3. Eye and Face Protection
4. Hearing Protection
5. Knowledge Check: What Went Wrong?
6. Knowledge Check: What Went Wrong? (continued)
5. Hand, Body, Foot and Leg PPE
1. Hand Protection
2. Body Protection
3. Foot and Leg Protection

6. Respirators
1. Respiratory Protection
2. Two Types of Respirators
3. Respirator Fit Testing
4. Learning Activity: Types of PPE
7. Wearing PPE
1. PPE Fit
2. Wear and Comfort
3. General Use and Care
4. Knowledge Check: What Went Wrong?
8. Maintaining PPE
1. Storage
2. Cleaning PPE
3. Inspecting PPE
4. Repairing or Replacing PPE
5. Repairing or Replacing PPE (continued)
6. Knowledge Check: Maintaining PPE
7. Knowledge Check: Maintaining PPE
8. Exposure Procedure
9. Learning Activity: PPE Process
9. Summary
1. Summary