EH&S, 20 minutes, self-paced
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Covers what personal protective equipment is, how an employer's hazard assessment decides what you need, and the main types by body part, including eye and face, head, hearing, hand and foot protection. Also covers the limits of each type, minimum training requirements, and which items an employer is not required to pay for.
Part of the compliance library: free for every employee at any company size.
What you will learn
- Describe what PPE is and how a workplace hazard assessment determines the equipment required for a task
- Identify the types of PPE used for the eyes and face, head, hearing, hands and feet, and the hazards each guards against
- Recognize the limitations of PPE, including hard hat class ratings and hearing protection noise reduction ratings
- State the minimum topics required in PPE training and the exceptions to an employer's duty to pay for PPE
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