Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number 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