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PPE: Personal Protective Equipment - Canada Training Course

Name: PPE: Personal Protective Equipment - Canada Training Course
Brand: Atlantic Training
SKU: AT313
Availability: OnlineOnly

This training covers CSA standards, WHMIS alignment, and practical control selection for Canadian PPE safety.

13 minutes

EN / FR

2026

SKU: AT313

Training Objectives

Identify how PPE functions as the final barrier within the hierarchy of controls

Select appropriate CSA-compliant protective gear based on task hazard assessments

Align chemical and respiratory safety practices with WHMIS and SDS requirements

Inspect, maintain, and report damaged protective equipment under Canadian OHS rules

Course Overview

Every single day across Canadian industrial sites, manufacturing plants, busy construction projects, and specialized trade environments, workers perform daily operations that carry severe physical and chemical risks. Making a fast cut without protective eyewear or stepping onto a noisy site without properly fitted hearing protection can turn an ordinary shift into a life-altering incident in seconds. Unplanned debris, toxic chemical splashes, high noise exposure, and unexpected equipment hazards do not wait for a convenient time to occur. When workers treat personal protective equipment (PPE) as an uncomfortable nuisance or an unnecessary management checkbox, minor oversights can rapidly lead to critical injuries, occupational illnesses, and severe legal non-compliance under Canadian occupational health and safety regulations. This course delivers a practical, comprehensive guide to mastering personal protective equipment applications across Canadian workplaces. You will examine key Canadian safety regulations alongside critical Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines, including CSA Z94.1 for hard hats, CSA Z94.3 for eye and face protection, CSA Z96 for high-visibility apparel, and CSA-certified protective footwear. Learn how to evaluate workplace hazards, understand why PPE serves as your crucial final barrier when engineering and administrative controls cannot completely eliminate risk, and ensure all gear works together compatibly without compromising worker safety. We guide you through the effective integration of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Discover how to analyze Section 8 of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to select compatible chemical-resistant gloves, determine proper respirator selection, and enforce strict fit-testing protocols for respiratory protection programs. Additionally, you will learn the shared legal duties between employers and workers regarding regular equipment inspection, proper maintenance, safe usage, and prompt reporting of defective gear. This training is custom-built for Canadian industrial workers, trade professionals, site supervisors, environmental health and safety (EHS) specialists, joint health and safety committee (JHSC) representatives, and managers committed to reducing workplace injuries and maintaining full regulatory compliance. This program is available with English and French closed captions.

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PPE is considered the last line of defense or final barrier, applied after attempting elimination, substitution, engineering controls, or administrative measures.

The green CSA triangle indicates Grade 1 protective toe protection capable of withstanding high impacts, along with a puncture-resistant sole.

Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) of a product's WHMIS Safety Data Sheet (SDS) outlines the required protective controls and materials.

Fit testing confirms that a specific make, model, and size of respirator forms an airtight seal on the user's face to prevent toxic exposures.

Employers must supply approved gear and training, while workers are responsible for inspecting gear before use, wearing it correctly, and reporting defects.

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$55

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13-min streaming video | 30–45 min interactive course

Certificate of completion

Multiple language options

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Disclaimer: This training provides general information on personal protective equipment under applicable Canadian federal, provincial, territorial, and workplace occupational health and safety requirements. It also addresses relevant CSA standards, manufacturer instructions, and WHMIS information for hazardous products. PPE requirements depend on the workplace hazard assessment, task, equipment, and jurisdiction. This course does not replace site-specific training, respiratory-protection programmes, hazard assessments, manufacturer instructions, or applicable legal and employer requirements.