Personal Protective Equipment Fundamentals
Learning objectives
- Define PPE
- Explain the value of PPE
- Identify common workplace hazards related to PPE
- Identify the common types of PPE
- Explain the basic characteristics of PPE
- Explain the general worker and employer responsibilities regarding PPE
Course overview
The purpose of this lesson is to provide workers with high level knowledge and skills regarding general PPE, as commonly required by regulatory agencies.
- 10 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English , Spanish , French Canadian
Course Outline
- PPE Fundamentals
Regulations
- OSH Act Section 5 (a) (1), known as the General Duty Clause
- 1910.132 General Requirements (including 1910.132 (h)(1), employer payment for PPE changes that became effective May 15 2008
- 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection
- 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
- 1910.135 - Head Protection
- 1910.136 - Occupational Foot Protection
- 1910.137 - Electrical Protective Devices
- 1910.138 - Hand Protection
- 1910.95 - Occupational Noise Exposure
- 1910.146 - Permit Required Confined Spaces
- 1910.252 - Welding, Cutting & Brazing - General Requirements
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 105, Control of Noise Exposure, 5098, Hearing Protectors
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, 3381, Head Protection
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, 3382, Eye and Face Protection
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, 3383, Body Protection
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, 3384, Hand Protection
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, 3385, Foot Protection