OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training
In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E
Customer Reviews
As an electrical technician, the lesson on electrical protective equipment was extremely relevant. I now feel more confident in selecting and inspecting PPE for electrical work.
Daniel K., Electrical Technician
I recently enrolled my team in the Personal Protective Equipment training course, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The course covers everything from the basics of PPE to more specialized equipment, like chemical and electrical protection. The detailed lessons on respirators and chemical protective clothing were especially valuable for our workplace. Highly recommended!
Mathew L., Safety Manager
Very informative and practical. The section on hand and foot protection was especially useful for my team. A solid investment for workplace safety!
Eric T., Production Manager
This PPE course was exactly what my team needed. Lesson by lesson, the course covered every aspect of protection, from hand and foot protection to electrical hazards. I especially appreciated the focus on OSHA regulations, which helped us align with the standards we need to maintain.
Jason W., Operations Manager
This course provided a comprehensive overview of PPE, including some areas I hadn’t considered before, like respiratory protection and electrical PPE. I’ve been in the construction industry for over 10 years, and this course was an excellent refresher, packed with up-to-date OSHA regulations.
John M., Construction Site Supervisor
I found this course very informative. The respiratory protection module was especially eye-opening, making it clear how crucial proper respirator use is in hazardous environments.
Mike F., Industrial Hygienist
This OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training course is developed based on OSHA’s General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I and Construction Industry Standard and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E. This PPE course equips learners with the knowledge and skills essential for safeguarding themselves and others in hazardous work environments. Participants will comprehensively understand its vital role in preventing injuries and illnesses. The course explores a wide range of PPE types, their appropriate selection, and effective utilization. Moreover, it emphasizes on the importance of proper maintenance and storage of PPE to ensure optimal performance.
Who Can Benefit from OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training?
This training course would benefit individuals who work in an environment with potential hazards. The importance of PPE extends to various industries and occupations. Examples of individuals who can benefit from PPE training include:
- Manufacturing workers,
- Construction workers,
- Healthcare workers,
- Laboratory technicians,
- Food service workers,
- Firefighters,
- Paramedics,
- Military personnel,
- Oil and gas workers, and
- Agriculture workers.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training certificate of course completion, which will be emailed to you immediately.
- Our online support is available 24/7, 365-days a year.
- Our telephone support is available Monday to Saturday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific time).
Please reach us via:
- Email: info@HAZWOPER-OSHA.com
- Toll-free: (866) 429-6742
- Local: (310) 498-0546
Our interactive OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course adds more value for the learner by creating a two-way dialogue and enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish. We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics, and animations to make the user experience interesting, informative, and enjoyable while keeping the safety training course content fresh and as dynamic as possible.
This OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course is fully narrated providing learners with comprehensive audio guidance throughout the entire course.
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This OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime, from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, so you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your online training course on your iPhone® without missing a step.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete this training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete this training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
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Course Objectives – OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training
- Understand the importance of PPE in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Recognize PPE as the last line of defense and prioritize other control measures.
- Summarize OSHA regulations pertaining to PPE use and programs.
- Create a structured PPE program in the workplace.
- Identify workplace hazards and select appropriate PPE.
- Implement training for employees on PPE use, care, limitations, and emergencies.
- Understand respiratory hazards, select respirators, and implement a respiratory protection program.
- Select and use appropriate PPE for specific hazards, such as head, eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection.
- Learn about chemical protective clothing, electrical PPE, and their specific requirements.
- Inspect, maintain, and replace PPE as needed to ensure PPE effectiveness and maximize protection.
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training Course Syllabus
This OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course consists of 6 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: Fundamentals of a Personal Protective Equipment Program
This lesson introduces the fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment, providing a crucial foundation for subsequent lessons. You will delve into the different types of PPE and its role in minimizing workplace hazards. Additionally, you'll gain valuable insights into OSHA regulations related to PPE and the responsibilities of both employers and employees in maintaining a safe work environment.
Lesson 2: Respiratory Protection
This lesson emphasizes proactive hazard control measures and the critical role of respiratory protection in safeguarding worker health. We'll explore the various types of respiratory hazards workers may encounter in the workplace and the health risks posed by inhaling these airborne contaminants. Furthermore, we'll cover OSHA's Respiratory Protection Program requirements, including proper respirator selection, fit testing, and the importance of training for effective use and maintenance.
Lesson 3: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face and Ears
This lesson delves into the vital role of Personal Protective Equipment for the head, eyes, face, and ears in hazardous work environments. It covers the selection and proper use of hard hats, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection to mitigate risks from falling objects, chemical exposure, and high noise levels.
Lesson 4: PPE for the Hands and Feet
In this lesson, we'll look closer at the critical importance of hand protection in the workplace. We’ll cover OSHA’s regulations on selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring proper care of gloves to prevent hand injuries.
Lesson 5: Chemical Protective Clothing
This lesson highlights the importance of Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) in protecting workers from hazardous chemicals and contaminants. You will understand the different types of CPC, and how to choose the right protection based on specific workplace hazards. Furthermore, you will explore potential risks associated with wearing CPC while also learning the importance of inspecting and maintaining equipment to prevent chemical breaches.
Lesson 6: Electrical Protective Equipment
In this lesson, we will examine the critical role of OSHA-mandated electrical protective equipment and insulating protective equipment in safeguarding workers from electrical and arc flash hazards. We will explore the types of PPE required for specific hazards such as shock, arc flash, arc blasts, and exposed live parts, as well as the use of IPE for handling high-voltage circuits. Additionally, we will discuss proper equipment selection, inspection, and testing to ensure worker safety in environments with electrical risks.
Final Examination
This OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated
and reviewed as soon as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies issue new requirements or regulations.
The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA’s General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I and Construction Industry Standard and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) originated the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and currently ensures that continuing education and training providers uphold high-quality standards by adhering to the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training through a rigorous accreditation process.
HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC, provider No. #5660391-1, is accredited by the International Association for
Continuing Education and Training (IACET). We adhere to the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard for
excellence in instructional practices. This accreditation enables HAZWOPER OSHA Training to issue the IACET CEU,
validating the quality of our educational offerings.
Those enrolled in this Personal Protective Equipment Training course will receive 0.2 CEUs.
Certification
Once the course is completed, you can immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in
PDF format.
Training Requirements
There are no perquisites for this training course.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course alone will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, you must receive additional on-site training from your employer in addition to this online course.
As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified instructor?
HAZWOPER OSHA offers customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We facilitate virtual/remote and in-person client-site training for groups of all sizes, led by OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training as per OSHA’s PPE Standard for the Construction Industry 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E and General Industry 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I.
We can customize this OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course with your workplace-specific requirements so you can quickly and easily meet your workplace safety and health training goals.
Virtual Instructor-Led Group Training
Rates for the virtual/remote group ILT training courses are dependent on the number of participants and changes required (if any) to the course content. To get a quote,
email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date for scheduling the training, and
- Number of employees expected to be trained.
We will get you a quote within 24 Hours!
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In-Person Client-Site Instructor-Led Group Training
For more information about virtual group instructor-led training, email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the following details:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date(s) for the training,
- Location for the training, and
- Number of expected participants.
We will get you a quote within 24 Hours!
For more information about in-person client-site instructor-led training, click here.
‘Large corporations often operate and manage in-house learning management systems (LMS).’
We understand this statement and are ready to support employers in fulfilling their safety training goals by providing you with SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 compatible safety training course files.
If you are in search of SCORM-compliant safety training courses developed in compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, NFPA 70E, DOT Hazmat, and RCRA safety regulations, then you are at the right place!
As experts in the field of safety training, we at HAZWOPER OSHA Training are aware of the various methods employers use to train their employees. Therefore, we are prepared to develop customized SCORM packages to suit your organization’s safety training needs. As such, we can convert this online OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training course into a SCORM package to enable you to train your employees using your company’s LMS, making training accessible and hassle-free.
For information on rates, email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742), and we will get you a quote within 24 Hours!
To learn more about SCORM Packages, click here.
All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through this online training course much faster than others. This training course will take around 2 hours to complete.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training is indispensable for safeguarding employees and ensuring a safe work environment. Organizations can significantly reduce the risk of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities by equipping workers with the knowledge to properly select, use, and maintain PPE. Effective PPE training goes beyond compliance with regulatory mandates. It fosters a culture of safety, boosts employee morale, and enhances overall productivity. Employees who feel protected and empowered to prioritize safety are more likely to be engaged and focused on their tasks. Furthermore, investing in PPE training is a sound business decision. Organizations can lower insurance premiums and avoid costly legal repercussions by preventing accidents, reducing medical expenses, and improving the company's safety record.
The course meets the compliance requirements of OSHA Standards for General Industry Standard 1910 Subpart G, 1910 Subpart H, and 1910 Subpart I.
It is recommended that employers provide employees with refresher training at least once every three years.
The certification remains valid for a period of 3 years and can be renewed by re-taking this same course.
Various professionals across the construction and general industries would gain valuable knowledge and skills by enrolling in this Personal Protective Training course.
- Construction and General Industry Workers: Anyone working in environments where they may be exposed to hazards that require using PPE (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, etc.).
- Supervisors and Foremen: Those responsible for overseeing teams of workers and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, including proper PPE usage.
- Safety Officers/Managers: Professionals tasked with enforcing health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring PPE policies are followed.
- New Hires and Trainees: Individuals who are new to the industry and need to be introduced to safety protocols and PPE requirements as part of their onboarding process.
- Contractors and Subcontractors: Workers who might not be permanent staff but are involved in specific construction or general industry projects, ensuring they also adhere to PPE guidelines.
- Maintenance Personnel: Those responsible for maintaining equipment and infrastructure, often exposed to similar hazards that require protective equipment.
- Electricians and Electrical Workers: Individuals who work with electrical systems and are at risk of electrical hazards, requiring specialized PPE such as insulated gloves, face shields, and arc-rated clothing.
Upon completing the final examination of this Personal Protective Equipment Training course, you can immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.