About Course
This course will help both employers and employees do the following:
- Understand the types of PPE.
- Know the basics of conducting a "hazard assessment" of the workplace.
- Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
- Understand what kind of training is needed in the proper use and care of PPE.
The information in this course is general in nature and does not address all workplace hazards or PPE requirements. The information, methods and procedures in this course are based on the OSHA requirements for PPE as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for general industry at: OSHA
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (General requirements)
- 29 CFR 1910.133 (Eye and face protection)
- 29 CFR 1910.135 (Head protection)
- 29 CFR 1910.136 (Foot protection)
- 29 CFR 1910. 137 (Electrical protective equipment) and
- 29 CFR 1910.138 (Hand protection)