PPE 2.0


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is vital for worker safety in potentially dangerous environments. The type of PPE that will be used depends on the conditions being encountered and all types of PPE may not be required for all situations. In this course, you will cover the basics of PPE usage as well as the specific types of PPE that can be used to protect different body parts. The course will also cover some of the legal requirements that an employer has with regard to supplying and enforcing the use of PPE. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All persons who will be in work areas where specific job-related hazards have been identified

Expected Duration (hours)
0.8

Lesson Objectives

PPE 2.0

  • PPE 2.0
  • identify key facts about PPE and its use
  • identify safety features and considerations when using head, hand, and foot protection
  • identify characteristics of protective clothing materials and protective suits
  • Knowledge Check: The Basics of PPE
  • select appropriate eye protection to protect against various hazards
  • identify the different types of PPE used for respiratory protection
  • identify general guidelines for when hearing and fall protection is required
  • Knowledge Check: Specific Protection Guidelines
  • identify the level of protection that a user is provided when wearing specific types of PPE
  • recognize proper donning and doffing techniques for PPE
  • Knowledge Check: Proper Usage and Removal of PPE
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f58_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone