Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview for Construction: Protective Characteristics (US)

This 17-minute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview for Construction Certification provides construction workers and supervisors with robust training and knowledge to operate with safety and confidence.

In the construction industry, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential to prevent workplace hazards that may cause injuries or fatalities. OSHA mandates the proper use of PPE to safeguard workers from health and safety risks such as falling objects, chemical exposures, and fire or electrical hazards. The course is designed in compliance with OSHA standards and covers essential safety protocols, proper usage, and maintenance of PPE. It provides a comprehensive overview of the protective characteristics of PPE, helping workers understand the selection criteria and the right use of the equipment for the job. With over 20% of workplace injuries occurring in the construction industry, effective PPE use is critical to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Understanding the responsibility to fulfill your employer’s PPE requirements to reduce injuries and ensure worker safety in hazardous situations.
Effective identification of different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory equipment for various construction hazards.
Understanding the protective characteristics of each type of PPE and the PPE selection criteria for different construction-related hazards.

Proper use and maintenance of PPE with the knowledge of how to wear, adjust, and maintain PPE to ensure optimal performance.
Learn the OSHA health and safety rules and regulations for PPE use in construction and how to maintain the required standards.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Requirements and Responsibilities
1. Your Responsibilities
2. Selection Requirements
3. Head, Eye, Face and Hearing PPE
1. PPE Types
2. Head Protection
3. Ensure Head Protection Is Effective
4. Eye and Face Protection
5. Eye and Face Protection: Safety Glasses, Goggles and Face Shields
6. Eye and Face Protection: Welding
7. Hearing Protection
8. When to Wear Hearing Protection
9. Learning Activity: Head and Face Protection

4. Hand, Body, Foot and Leg PPE
1. Hand Protection
2. Hand Protection: Fabric Gloves
3. Be Careful When Using Hand Protection
4. Body Protection
5. Body Protection: Natural Materials
6. Body Protection: Synthetic Materials
7. Foot and Leg Protection
8. Foot Protection: Types of Shoes
9. Learning Activity: Types of PPE
5. Respirators
1. Respiratory Protection
2. Respiratory Fit Testing
3. Activity: Respirators
6. Conclusion
1. Summary

Training Process

This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview for Construction: Protective Characteristics training is delivered online with unrestricted 24/7 access to training material including interactive learning modules, video demonstrations, and reading material. Each module includes quizzes to reinforce the learning objectives leading to a final assessment to verify participants' knowledge about PPE safety practices. This online course allows self-paced learning enabling workers to learn at their own convenience.