Personal Protective Equipment
Contact Hours: 3 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, mandates that it is an employer’s duty to provide a personal protective equipment, or PPE, program designed for their workplace. The employee must follow the PPE program and use the PPE required to conform to safe work practices for their particular job. In 2003, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 4.4 million nonfatal injuries in private industries; this emphasizes the importance of safety in the workplace.
Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated and students retain access for one year from the date of enrollment.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Describe personal responsibilities regarding personal protective equipment.
List the personal protective equipment that is commonly associated with industrial sites.
Describe the proper care, use, and inspection of personal protective equipment.
Explain the effects of using defective or incorrect personal protective equipment.
Each module contains numerous Knowledge Checks along the way to help you measure your understanding. At the end of each module there is a final quiz. A score of 80% or higher is required to earn a certificate of completion.
Intro to OSHA
Why is OSHA Important to You?
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Responsibilities
Machine Guarding
Machine Accidents