Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Course  (4 Hr.) 

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 — General Requirements; 1910.133 — Eye & Face Protection; 1910.134 —  Respiratory; 1910.135 — Head Protection, 1910.136 — Foot Protection; 1910.138 — Hand Protection; 1910.95 — Hearing Protection Training Certification. 

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This personal protective equipment course describes the relevant standards, different types of PPE, and the hazards they protect against. It presents an overview of the OSHA eye and face protection standards, which are used in a variety of industries. This course will cover the responsibilities of employees and employers alike, as well as industry standards for eye and face protection in the workplace. 

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OSHA states that  the employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment.  OSHA requires that employers protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury. This training program will address the categories of PPE training required by OSHA including: Head Protection, Eye and Face Protection, Hearing Protection, Hand  and Foot Protection.  

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This course satisfies the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR § 1910.132-1910.138 Personal Protective Equipment Standard.

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Course topics include:

• PPE hazard assessment program; safety data sheets;  • skin absorption of harmful substances;  • chemical resistant charts for permeation, degradation & penetration; • limitations of the selected PPE;  • occupational noise exposure;  • symptoms of overexposure to noise;  • elements of hearing conservation program;  • classes and types of hard hats;  • respirator, cartridge & filter types; • fit testing & user seal check.

 

Certificate upon completion.