Course Description
Knowing how to properly make use of personal protective equipment is essential for any occupation dealing with hazardous substances. By going over the different levels of PPE and what situations they apply to, you’ll learn how to protect yourself against accidental on-the-job exposure.
In these lessons, we’ll discuss the basics of personal protective equipment and the work practices that govern its use. You’ll learn the four levels of PPE and how they apply to different types of hazards. You’ll also learn about how heat stress affects PPE, along with other physical limitations, like how to properly maneuver yourself when wearing full chemical protective clothing. By the end of this course, you should know what PPE to use for a given hazard and how best to use it.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the four levels of personal protective equipment
- Use PPE to protect yourself against a variety of hazards
- Recognize the work practices that govern the use of PPE
- Determine how heat stress and other physical limitations affect PPE
- Maneuver properly when wearing full chemical-protective clothing (CPC)
- Select the appropriate PPE for a given hazard
Key Takeaways
- Properly using personal protective equipment is essential for any occupation that deals with hazardous substances.
- There are four levels of PPE, and each applies to different types of hazards.
- Heat stress and other physical limitations affect how PPE can be used.
- Wearing full chemical-protective clothing requires knowing how to maneuver properly within its limitations.
- Choosing the right PPE for a given hazard, and using it correctly, helps protect against accidental on-the-job exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone in an occupation that deals with hazardous substances and needs to know how to properly use personal protective equipment to guard against accidental on-the-job exposure.
What does this course cover?
It covers the basics of personal protective equipment and the work practices that govern its use, the four levels of PPE and how they apply to different hazards, how heat stress affects PPE, and the maneuverability and physical limitations of chemical-protective clothing (CPC) and PPE.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
By the end of the course, you should know what PPE to use for a given hazard and how best to use it.
What topics do the lessons include?
The lessons include an Introduction, The Four Levels of PPE, Heat Stress and PPE, Maneuverability and Limitations of Chemical-Protective Clothing (CPC) and PPE, and a Conclusion.
