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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Courses

Health and Safety

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Hand and power tools must be used properly and maintained at all times. Tools that may have been damaged or do not work properly can be dangerous to use. The tools need to be clean, dry and well-maintained. This interactive online course will explain the different types of hand and power tools used in general repair situations and the proper care and use of them to promote safe practices within your facility.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify proper PPE to don, given various situations
  • Identify the appropriate tools to use in a given situation
  • Describe how to use a tape measure for various functions
  • Calculate basic measurement fractions
  • Identify safety requirements, proper use and maintenance of carpentry tools

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French
Capability: Audio, Video

Protect one of your most valuable senses with a better understanding of the anatomy of the ear, how sound works, how the ear interprets sound, the effects of noise on hearing, and annual audiometric testing. Learn how to avoid occupational hearing loss by choosing and using the right hearing protection for your job, such as ear muffs and ear plugs. [course outline] Sound Description – Frequency Sound Description – Amplitude Sound Description – Duration Anatomy of the Ear How the Ear Interprets Sound Hearing Loss Noise Level Examples Managing Hazards Occupational Exposure Limits Criterion Level or Action Level Noise Controls Hearing Conservation Program Hearing Protection Noise Reduction Rating Estimating Noise Reduction Hearing Protection Devices Ear Muffs Overview Ear Muffs Inspection Ear Muffs Advantages and Disadvantages Ear Plugs Overview Ear Plugs Advantages and Disadvantages Noise Monitoring Program Monitoring Changes and Employee Notification Employee Training Employee Training – Requirements Audiometric (Hearing) Test Testing Procedures Recordkeeping

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the properties of sound
  • Identify the anatomy of the ear
  • Describe how the ear interprets sound
  • Differentiate between types of noise and understand their impact on hearing
  • Describe hearing loss and how to prevent it
  • List the requirements of a hearing conservation program
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of ear muffs versus ear plugs
  • Identify noise hazards and select the appropriate hearing protection

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: French
Capability: Audio, Video

Protect one of your most valuable senses with a better understanding of the anatomy of the ear, how sound works, how the ear interprets sound, the effects of noise on hearing, and annual audiometric testing. Learn how to avoid occupational hearing loss by choosing and using the right hearing protection for your job, such as ear muffs and ear plugs. [course outline] Sound Description – Frequency Sound Description – Amplitude Sound Description – Duration Anatomy of the Ear How the Ear Interprets Sound Hearing Loss Noise Level Examples Managing Hazards Occupational Exposure Limits Criterion Level or Action Level Noise Controls Hearing Conservation Program Hearing Protection Noise Reduction Rating Estimating Noise Reduction Hearing Protection Devices Ear Muffs Overview Ear Muffs Inspection Ear Muffs Advantages and Disadvantages Ear Plugs Overview Ear Plugs Advantages and Disadvantages Noise Monitoring Program Monitoring Changes and Employee Notification Employee Training Employee Training – Requirements Audiometric (Hearing) Test Testing Procedures Recordkeeping

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the properties of sound
  • Identify the anatomy of the ear
  • Describe how the ear interprets sound
  • Differentiate between types of noise and understand their impact on hearing
  • Describe hearing loss and how to prevent it
  • List the requirements of a hearing conservation program
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of ear muffs versus ear plugs
  • Identify noise hazards and select the appropriate hearing protection

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French
Capability: Audio, Video

Every day, someone decides to give up their sight, hearing, fingers, toes, or worse to save a few seconds of effort. Sure it can be inconvenient and uncomfortable, but using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly is better than many unfortunate alternatives. Use this course to educate yourself and your team on head protection, eye and face protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. [course outline] Employer’s Responsibilities Engineering and Administrative Controls Wearing PPE Head Protection Overview Type I Hard Hats Type II Hard Hats Hard Hats Additional Test Criteria Eye and Face Protection Overview Eye Protection Eye Protection Classification Eye Protection at Home Face Protection Hand Protection 1 of 2 Hand Protection 2 of 2 Foot Protection Overview Foot Protection Requirements Respiratory Protection 1 of 3 Respiratory Protection 2 of 3 Respiratory Protection 3 of 3 Hearing Protection 1 of 2 Hearing Protection 2 of 2 Body Protection Overview Body Protection Types Body Protection Limitations Reflective Clothing

Learning Objectives

  • Identify various types of personal protective equipment
  • State the intended purpose for different types of personal protective equipment
  • Describe specific personal protective equipment required for certain work conditions and hazards
  • Identify appropriate personal protective equipment for a given environment or task
  • Differentiate between subclasses of a given type of personal protective equipment and define their limits of protection

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages:  French
Capability: Audio, Video

Every day, someone decides to give up their sight, hearing, fingers, toes, or worse to save a few seconds of effort. Sure it can be inconvenient and uncomfortable, but using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly is better than many unfortunate alternatives. Use this course to educate yourself and your team on head protection, eye and face protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. [course outline] Employer’s Responsibilities Engineering and Administrative Controls Wearing PPE Head Protection Overview Type I Hard Hats Type II Hard Hats Hard Hats Additional Test Criteria Eye and Face Protection Overview Eye Protection Eye Protection Classification Eye Protection at Home Face Protection Hand Protection 1 of 2 Hand Protection 2 of 2 Foot Protection Overview Foot Protection Requirements Respiratory Protection 1 of 3 Respiratory Protection 2 of 3 Respiratory Protection 3 of 3 Hearing Protection 1 of 2 Hearing Protection 2 of 2 Body Protection Overview Body Protection Types Body Protection Limitations Reflective Clothing

Learning Objectives

  • Identify various types of personal protective equipment
  • State the intended purpose for different types of personal protective equipment
  • Describe specific personal protective equipment required for certain work conditions and hazards
  • Identify appropriate personal protective equipment for a given environment or task
  • Differentiate between subclasses of a given type of personal protective equipment and define their limits of protection

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages:  English, French
Capability: Audio, Video

Respirators are important and commonly used in the workplace. This course explains what a respirator is and the types of hazards for which they can provide protection. It also explains the difference between air-supplying and air-purifying respirators as well as tight-fitting and loose-fitting respirators. The use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls is covered, as are assigned protection factor (APF), selection criteria, and cleaning, maintaining, inspecting, and storing procedures. Finally, training and personal responsibility are covered. [course outline] What Is a Respirator? Why Are Respirators Necessary? Air-Purifying and Air-Supplying Respirators Loose-Fitting and Tight-Fitting Respirators Tight-Fitting Respirators: Quarter, Half, and Full Masks Tight-Fitting Respirators: Negative- and Positive-Pressure Hazards, Respirators, and the Employer’s Responsibility Respirators: The Last Line of Defense The Hierarchy of Controls and Respirators Choosing a Respirator NIOSH-Certified Respirators Assigned Protection Factor (APF) APF Factors of Different Respirator Types Cleaning, Inspection, and Maintenance Standards Changing Filters Storage Training at Your Workplace Respirators: Your Responsibility

Learning Objectives

  • Explain what a respirator is
  • Identify three different types of hazardous environments that respirators can protect you from
  • Explain the difference between air-purifying and air-supplying respirators
  • Explain the difference between loose-fitting and tight-fitting respirators
  • Explain the proper use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls
  • Identify three factors to consider when selecting the proper respirator
  • Explain assigned protection factor
  • Explain the importance of and procedures for cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, and storing respirators
  • Explain what you should learn during respirator training
  • Explain the employee’s responsibility for safe respirator use

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: French
Capability: Audio, Video

Respirators are important and commonly used in the workplace. This course explains what a respirator is and the types of hazards for which they can provide protection. It also explains the difference between air-supplying and air-purifying respirators as well as tight-fitting and loose-fitting respirators. The use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls is covered, as are assigned protection factor (APF), selection criteria, and cleaning, maintaining, inspecting, and storing procedures. Finally, training and personal responsibility are covered. [course outline] What Is a Respirator? Why Are Respirators Necessary? Air-Purifying and Air-Supplying Respirators Loose-Fitting and Tight-Fitting Respirators Tight-Fitting Respirators: Quarter, Half, and Full Masks Tight-Fitting Respirators: Negative- and Positive-Pressure Hazards, Respirators, and the Employer’s Responsibility Respirators: The Last Line of Defense The Hierarchy of Controls and Respirators Choosing a Respirator NIOSH-Certified Respirators Assigned Protection Factor (APF) APF Factors of Different Respirator Types Cleaning, Inspection, and Maintenance Standards Changing Filters Storage Training at Your Workplace Respirators: Your Responsibility

Learning Objectives

  • Explain what a respirator is
  • Identify three different types of hazardous environments that respirators can protect you from
  • Explain the difference between air-purifying and air-supplying respirators
  • Explain the difference between loose-fitting and tight-fitting respirators
  • Explain the proper use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls
  • Identify three factors to consider when selecting the proper respirator
  • Explain assigned protection factor
  • Explain the importance of and procedures for cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, and storing respirators
  • Explain what you should learn during respirator training
  • Explain the employee’s responsibility for safe respirator use

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Air-purifying respirators are one of two major classes of respirators (the other being air-supplying respirators). This course explains the basics of air-purifying respirators, including the three major types: single-use disposable respirators, also called dust masks; air-purifying respirators with a flexible, elastomeric quarter-mask, half-mask, or full-mask facepiece; and powered air-purifying respirators, or PAPRs. Topics covered include uses, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage of air-purifying respirators.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between an air-purifying respirator and an air-supplying respirator
  • List situations in which air-purifying respirators are commonly used
  • List three types of air-purifying respirators
  • List some characteristics of each of the three types of air-purifying respirators
  • Explain what particulate filters, cartridges, and canisters are used for
  • Explain the lettering and numbering system for particulate filters
  • Explain the purpose of the color-coding system for cartridges or canisters
  • Describe general requirements for medical evaluations, fit tests, seal checks, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage of air-purifying respirators

Duration: 0.67 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Protect one of your most valuable senses with a better understanding of the anatomy of the ear, how sound works, how the ear interprets sound, the effects of noise on hearing, and annual audiometric testing. Learn how to avoid occupational hearing loss by choosing and using the right hearing protection for your job, such as ear muffs and ear plugs.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the properties of sound
  • Identify the anatomy of the ear
  • Describe how the ear interprets sound
  • Differentiate between types of noise and understand their impact on hearing
  • Describe hearing loss and how to prevent it
  • List the requirements of a hearing conservation program
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of ear muffs versus ear plugs
  • Identify noise hazards and select the appropriate hearing protection

Duration: 0.67 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Every day, someone decides to give up their sight, hearing, fingers, toes, or worse to save a few seconds of effort. Sure it can be inconvenient and uncomfortable, but using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly is better than many unfortunate alternatives. Use this course to educate yourself and your team on head protection, eye and face protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify various types of personal protective equipment
  • State the intended purpose for different types of personal protective equipment
  • Describe specific personal protective equipment required for certain work conditions and hazards
  • Identify appropriate personal protective equipment for a given environment or task
  • Differentiate between subclasses of a given type of personal protective equipment and define their limits of protection

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Air-supplying respirators are one of two major classes of respirators (the other being air-purifying respirators). This course explains the basics of air-supplying respirators, including the three major types: self-contained breathing apparatuses, or SCBAs; supplied-air respirators (SARS), also called airline respirators; and combination respirators. Topics covered include uses, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage of air-supplying respirators.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between an air-supplying respirator and an air-purifying respirator 
  • Identify situations in which air-supplying respirators are commonly used •List three types of air-supplying respirators
  • List some characteristics of each type of air-supplying respirator
  • Describe general requirements for air-supplying respirator medical evaluations, fit tests, and seal checks
  • Describe general requirements for air-supplying respirator inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

A respirator is a piece of personal protective equipment that guards the user against hazards in the air. There are many types of respirators and each type protects its user from a specific airborne hazard. Escape respirators allow a person who works in a normally safe environment enough time to escape if a respiratory hazard suddenly occurs. This course will discuss the different types of hazardous atmospheres that require escape respirators, how to select, inspect, and put on a self-contained self-rescuer, also called an SCSR, as well as how to use an SCSR.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain what an escape respirator is
  • List the two main types of escape respirators
  • Explain typical hazardous atmospheres that call for escape respirators
  • Explain what a self-contained self-rescuer is
  • Explain how to select an appropriate escape respirator
  • List the items to look for when inspecting a self- contained self-rescuer
  • List in order the steps to properly don a self-contained self-rescuer
  • List factors to consider when using a self-contained self-rescuer

Duration: 0.47 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Respirators are important and commonly used in the workplace. This course explains what a respirator is and the types of hazards for which they can provide protection. It also explains the difference between air-supplying and air-purifying respirators as well as tight-fitting and loose-fitting respirators. The use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls is covered, as are assigned protection factor (APF), selection criteria, and cleaning, maintaining, inspecting, and storing procedures. Finally, training and personal responsibility are covered.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain what a respirator is
  • Identify three different types of hazardous environments that respirators can protect you from
  • Explain the difference between air-purifying and air-supplying respirators
  • Explain the difference between loose-fitting and tight-fitting respirators
  • Explain the proper use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls
  • Identify three factors to consider when selecting the proper respirator
  • Explain assigned protection factor
  • Explain the importance of and procedures for cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, and storing respirators
  • Explain what you should learn during respirator training
  • Explain the employee’s responsibility for safe respirator use

Duration: 0.40 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Before workers wear a respirator on the job, they must undergo a medical evaluation to see if they can wear the particular type of respirator safely. The medical evaluation looks for medical issues that might create a problem for the worker. In addition, after the medical evaluation, the worker should undergo a fit test to make sure the respirator fits properly and creates a tight seal. This course explains the medical evaluation and fit test in more detail.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain why a respirator medical evaluation is necessary
  • Explain why a respirator fit test is necessary
  • Explain the order in which the medical evaluation, the fit test, and actual respirator use on the job should occur
  • Identify some medical conditions that might interfere with your use of a respirator
  • Identify some conditions that might interfere with the fit of a tight-fitting respirator
  • Identify some reasons why you may need to have a repeated respirator fit test
  • Explain how to perform a negative-pressure daily fit test for an air-purifying respirator
  • Explain how to perform a positive-pressure daily fit test for an air-purifying respirator
  • Explain how to perform a negative-pressure daily fit test for an air-supplying respirator
  • Explain how to perform a positive-pressure daily fit test for an air-supplying respirator

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

A respirator is a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects its user from inhaling hazardous substances in the form of dusts, mists, fumes, gases, or vapors. There are many different types of respirators; each type protects its user from a specific airborne hazard. “Voluntary use” situations occur when workers use respirators even when they are not required. When employers allow the “voluntary use” of respirators, there are several requirements they must fulfill.

Learning Objectives

  • Define the terms “respirator” and “voluntary use”
  • Identify examples of voluntary respirator use
  • List employer responsibilities for the voluntary use of filtering face pieces, or “dust masks”
  • List employer responsibilities for the voluntary use of other types of respirators
  • Identify the costs related to voluntary respirator use for which employers are responsible

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

As you may or may not know, the top four causes of construction fatalities are Falls, Struck-By, Caught-in/between and Electrocutions. These hazards are ever present in the residential home building process and you are not exempt from these many dangers. This interactive online course will cover various safety topics and will explore how the lack of adherence to these standards are risk factors to the top four construction hazards. Please note that this course is for the express purpose of training workers on residential construction sites only.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the type of PPE that is needed on the jobsite on a daily basis
  • Identify proper lifting techniques
  • Describe the proper steps to use when using a ladder
  • Describe safe practices for utilizing vehicles and mobile equipment

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Assessing occupational exposures is a process for managing the health risks associated with workplace exposures to chemical, physical, and biological agents. This interactive, online course will cover ways to assess and prioritize exposures into exposure control categories to focus resources on the highest risks, differentiate “acceptable” from “unacceptable” exposures, and discuss ways to control “unacceptable” exposures. This course will introduce comprehensive strategies to best manage risk and resources.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Assess and prioritize exposures into exposure control categories and focus resources on highest risk
  • Differentiate acceptable from unacceptable exposures
  • Identify a comprehensive strategy for assessing exposures on specific workers and help prevent occupational illnesses
  • Demonstrate an understanding of compliance with government and exposure guidelines

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Chemical reactions are part of our daily lives. From cooking in the kitchen, to driving a car, to handling chemicals at your workplace, these reactions are commonplace. Dangerously reactive liquids and solids can be extremely hazardous. Accidental or uncontrolled chemical reactions are important causes of severe personal injury and property damage. Unstable, Reactive, and Energetic Compounds course will explain the basic terminology relating to chemical hazard classes and reactivity.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify current CSB and OSHA regulatory oversight due to recent accidents.
  • Describe a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) and ways this tool can be used to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and take the necessary actions to eliminate hazards.
  • Explain the 16 sections of Safety Data Sheets as they pertain to these chemicals.
  • Recognize the specific chemicals/classes that constitute these types of compounds, identify their hazards, evaluate risks, and eliminate the hazards

Duration: .52 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Video, MobileReady

Workers are subject to blindness, contusions and sometimes fatal injuries, due to eye and face hazards. 90% of all workplace eye injuries can be avoided by using the proper safety eyewear. This interactive online course will teach you how to select the proper personal protective equipment for eye safety. Additionally you will learn OSHA regulations for eye and face protection. You will also learn how to properly maintain your eye and face protective equipment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the OSHA eye and face violations
  • Describe OSHA’s new regulation on eye and face protection
  • Describe the personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment requirement
  • List resources for selecting the proper PPE

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady, Responsive

Hazards in your workplace can be sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, or many other potentially dangerous situations. OSHA requires all employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards, and when they can’t control a hazard at its source, they need to provide workers with accoutrements such as hard hats, gloves, respirators, goggles, safety shoes, and other gear to minimize the likelihood of a mishap. This course covers many common forms of PPE and how to choose it, wear it and care for it.
OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.

Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the two primary means of protecting employees from workplace hazards, prior to considering personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • List at least four of the seven items that should be covered during PPE training
  • Identify at least three elements of an appropriate PPE program
  • Match the PPE described in this lesson to at least one hazard for which it is appropriate protection

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

From head to toe, the correct personal protective equipment is no accident. It is a series of informed choices to protect hands, lungs, eyes, clothes, skin, and feet from the potential health effects of the work environment. This course is designed to inform remediation contractors and consultants of the requirements and numerous options available to help their team remain safe and healthy while in a hazardous work environment.
OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.

Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the basics of the OSHA regulations related to PPE
  • Describe how to perform a respirator fit test
  • Distinguish the necessary hand protection that also provides the dexterity you need
  • Break down the particulate filter rating system /li>
  • Describe the selection criteria of disposable protective suits