Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (EN) - Curriculum

Curriculum Description 

Workplaces can be very dangerous and unpredictable, with loud noises, falling objects, flying sparks, toxic chemicals, and whirling blades and belts. So what is one way to keep yourself safe? Wearing personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE, can help protect you against hazards and reduce your chances of getting hurt or even killed. 

This curriculum introduces a ten-part training suite of courses on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE.) These courses will outline the PPE standards outlined by OSHA and how employers determine PPE requirements. The courses covered are listed below:

Introduction

Head Protection

Eye and Face Protection

Body Protection

Hand and Arm Protection

Body Protection

Foot and Leg Protection

Hearing Conservation

Respiratory Protection

Electrical Protective Devices

Curriculum Objectives 

• List the main requirements of OSHA's PPE standard.
• State when head and body protection should be worn.
• Describe selecting appropriate eye, face, hand, and arm protection in your work environment.  
• Describe how to select and maintain appropriate hand, arm, and foot protection for the hazards present in your work environment.
• List the hazards of electricity and know how to address them.
• Understand PPE levels of protection. 

Curriculum Duration

95 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None