Identify common workplace hazards requiring PPE
Select appropriate PPE for specific tasks and risks
Inspect, maintain, and store PPE properly
Recognize PPE limitations and when to replace it
Understand employer and employee responsibilities
In any workplace, safety is paramount. From construction sites with falling objects and sharp edges to laboratories with chemical spills and harmful dust, hazards lurk in many forms. In fact, over two million workers experience job-related injuries or illnesses annually. This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Essentials course is designed to empower both employers and employees to create a safer work environment by focusing on the critical role of PPE.
This training dives deep into the essentials of PPE, exploring its purpose, proper use, and maintenance. We'll begin by defining PPE and its importance in protecting workers from a range of hazards, including chemical, physical, and electrical dangers. Understanding the "Hierarchy of Controls" is crucial, and we'll explain how PPE serves as the last line of defense when engineering and administrative controls aren't enough, as recommended by OSHA.
For employers, this course outlines the responsibilities involved in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive PPE program. This includes conducting thorough hazard assessments to pinpoint workplace dangers, providing suitable PPE, training employees on its correct use and care, maintaining and replacing PPE, and regularly evaluating the program's effectiveness. We will also clarify OSHA's requirements regarding employer payment for PPE, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety.
Employees also have vital responsibilities, and this course will detail what is expected of them: properly wearing PPE, participating in training, caring for and maintaining PPE, and reporting any needs for repair or replacement.
A significant portion of the training is dedicated to the hazard assessment process, a critical first step in any safety program. We’ll explore how to identify potential hazards and select appropriate PPE, emphasizing the importance of fit and comfort to encourage consistent use.
We will cover the essential aspects of PPE training, including when PPE is necessary, what type is needed, how to wear and adjust it, its limitations, and proper care and disposal. The importance of demonstrating understanding and the need for retraining will be highlighted.
The course will provide a detailed overview of various types of PPE, including:
Ultimately, this course emphasizes that PPE is more than just a requirement; it's a critical component of a strong safety culture. By prioritizing safety through proper PPE use and a proactive mindset, we can significantly reduce workplace incidents and cultivate an environment where everyone is committed to working safely. This course is ideal for safety managers, supervisors, employees in high-risk industries, and anyone seeking to enhance workplace safety.
This program is available with Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Creole, Croatian, French, Korean, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese closed captions.
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PPE is designed to shield workers from job-related injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with workplace hazards.
Common examples of PPE include gloves, eye and face protection, hearing protection, hard hats, respirators, and full-body suits.
Employers are responsible for conducting hazard assessments, providing appropriate PPE, training employees, maintaining PPE, and evaluating the PPE program.
Hard hats are classified as Class G (General) for electrical shock protection up to 2,200 volts, Class E (Electrical) for up to 20,000 volts, and Class C (Conductive) for impact protection (but no electrical protection).
Training is essential to ensure employees understand when PPE is necessary, what type to use, how to wear and maintain it, and its limitations.
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