Medical - Personal Protective Equipment
Learning objectives
- Describe the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as your role, and your employerrs role, in ensuring effective PPE use.
- Distinguish between different types of PPE, list the proper order for putting on PPE, and recognize techniques for using it safely.
- List the order for removing PPE, and describe the appropriate techniques for maintaining and disposing of PPE.
Course overview
This lesson will familiarize you with the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE), the types of PPE you will use on the job, and techniques for using, maintaining, and disposing of PPE properly.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 115
English
Course Outline
- PPE Overview
- Selecting, Putting On, and Using PPE
- Removing, Maintaining, and Disposing of PPE
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.132 General Requirements
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.138 Hand Protection
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart K & Medical and First Aid - 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid