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
- 10 Minutes
- English
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 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
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 105, Control of Noise Exposure, 5098, Hearing Protectors