PPE Online Training

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Stay safe on the job and learn how to effectively select, use, and maintain personal protective equipment, with this PPE Online Training.

This course satisfies OSHA & ANSI PPE standards
Work anytime, anywhere, from any device
Includes downloadable completion certificate

Duration: 2 Hour(s)

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About

According to OSHA, using PPE properly can prevent about 37% of work injuries and sicknesses. And about 12%–14% of job injuries where people can't work anymore happen because workers don't wear the right PPE. These numbers are just one of the many reasons knowing how to use and maintain PPE on the job is so important.

Who Needs this Course?

This course is essential for a wide range of professionals who need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in their daily work. Key roles that will benefit include:

Construction Workers
Manufacturing Workers
Healthcare Workers
Laboratory Technicians
Maintenance Personnel
Utility Workers
Warehouse Workers
Safety Managers
Supervisors in Industrial Settings
Emergency Response Teams

Our PPE training course is designed based on OSHA training requirements and covers topics such as PPE classifications, maintenance and hazard identification. It includes practice quizzes and a final exam, along with printable and downloadable completion certificate.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry, Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C – General Safety and Health Provisions
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E – Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915 – Maritime Industry, Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA Act of 1970, 5(a)(1)
ANSI Z87 – Standard for Safety Glasses
- ANSI Z87.1-1989 – Eye and Face Protection
ANSI Z89 – Industrial Head Protection
- ANSI Z89.1-1986 – Head Protection
ANSI Z41 – Protective Footwear Standard
- ANSI Z41.1-1991 – Foot Protection

Outline

Topics Covered

Introduction
PPE Program
PPE Classifications
Hazards
Conclusion

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify common workplace hazards that may require PPE.
Understand how individual actions can mitigate or exacerbate workplace hazards.
Differentiate the types of hazard controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and work practice controls.
Understand the principles and methods of eliminating or substituting hazards in the workplace to minimize the need for PPE.
Conduct a thorough hazard assessment to determine the appropriate PPE needed for specific tasks and environments.
Learn proper techniques for inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining PPE to ensure its effectiveness and longevity.
Understand the different classifications of PPE based on their intended use and level of protection.
Comprehend the different materials and types of body protection, including high-visibility clothing and protective suits.