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Welcome to your essential guide to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize PPE effectively, ensuring your safety and compliance in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

The construction industry is one of the most hazardous sectors, where the risk of accidents and injuries is high. Every year, thousands of construction workers are injured or killed on job sites across the globe, underscoring the critical need for rigorous safety practices and training. This course aims to drastically reduce these numbers by empowering you with essential safety knowledge and practices.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the Various Types of PPE: Gain knowledge about different PPE categories, their specific uses, and the protection they offer.
  • Proper Application and Usage: Master the correct methods for donning, doffing, and adjusting PPE to maximize protection.
  • Maintenance and Inspection: Learn how to conduct routine inspections and maintain your PPE to keep it in optimal condition.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Familiarize yourself with the legal standards and regulations governing the use of PPE in your industry.

What You Will become

You will become a Competent Person. The term “Competent Person” is used in many OSHA standards and documents. An OSHA “competent person” is defined as “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them” [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them. Some standards add additional specific requirements which must be met by the competent person.

Course Modules topics

  • Module 1: Introduction to PPE
    • Overview of PPE in the workplace
    • Importance of PPE for safety and compliance
  • Module 2: Types of PPE
    • Detailed look at helmets, gloves, goggles, and more
    • Specific scenarios and the appropriate PPE for each
  • Module 3: Using PPE Correctly
    • Step-by-step instructions on the proper use of PPE
    • Schedules for routine inspections
  • Module 5: Legal Standards for PPE
  • Current regulations and standards
  • How to ensure compliance and avoid penalties

Will I get a Certificate or a Diploma?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of competency for every passed quiz and will include the following

  • Name of student
  • Date of Completion
  • OSHA Section #
  • Name of Certifying Agency

Additional Resources

  • Downloadable Checklists: Quick-reference guides and checklists to use in the workplace.
  • Date of Completion
  • OSHA Section #
  • Name of Certifying Agency

Enrollment and Access

  • Sign Up: Easy online registration to start learning immediately.
  • Course Access: Unlimited access to course materials and learning resources upon enrollment.