objectivesThe Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry online training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course designed to evaluate and analyze the hazards and risks in the workplace. Participants can expect to focus on the basics of OSHA regulations governing personal protective equipment throughout the general industry sector.
NOTICE: Participants are encouraged to further familiarize themselves with OSHA’s Standard on Personal Protective Equipment; particularly Subpart 1, sections 1910.34 through 1910.38 of OSHA’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
OSHA Education School’s Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry online training focuses on the tools used in the workplace that help individuals understand the hazards existing in the workplace. Participants will learn hazard identification, the need for personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to work to the highest degree of safety. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to PPE
General PPE program issues
Head, eye, and face protection
Emergency eye wash and body wash
Arm, hand, leg, and foot protection
Hearing protection
Respiratory protection
Full-body protection
Levels of protection
Fall protection
High visibility apparel
Working over or near water
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
OSHA
PPE
National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Personal floatation device (PFD)
International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)
Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)
Air purifying respirator (APR)
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)
Time-weighted average (TWA)
Decibel (DB)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
descriptionThis module discusses the many forms of personal protection equipment (PPE) that are often used in general industry and in other occupations such as construction, marine, and agricultural. Additionally, this module discusses the fundamentals of personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, usage, maintenance, inspection, and storage. The various types of PPE covered in this course include head protection, eye and face protection, hand and arm protection, leg and foot protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, whole body protection (to include the OSHA-required Levels of Protection against hazardous substances), fall protection, high visibility protection, and flotation and other devices for protection when working with hazardous substances. Additionally, the basics of eye wash and safety showers are covered. Employees, supervisors, and managers responsible for the usage, selection, maintenance, and inspection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Personal Protective Equipment For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Welcome
Presentation
Presentation
Course Description
Training Useful to All Work
Introduction
Regulations
Personal Protective Equipment
References
2. General PPE Program Issues
Engineering Controls
Engineering Controls
Engineering Controls
Work Practice/Admin Controls
Controls Example
PPE Use
Selection of PPE
Selection of PPE
Training Module Focus
Hazard Assessment
Hazard Assessment
29 CFR 1910.120 / HAZWOPER
Defective PPE
Training
A Choice
Document Training
Maintenance
Common PPE
Specialized PPE
3. Head Protection
BLS Survey and Head Protection
What Are Some of the Causes of Head Injuries?
American National Standards Institute
Classes of Protective Hats
Label and Stamp
4. Eye / Face Protection
Staggering Statistic
Injuries
ye Injuries
BLS Statistics
Eye and Face Safety Devices
Welding / Hot Work
Laser Safety Goggles
ANSI
5. Emergency Eye and Body Wash
Requirements
Supply Water and Controls
Testing and Training
6. Arm / Hand Protection
Arm and Hand Injuries
Assessment
Selected To Fit Job
Variety
7. Foot / Leg Protection
BLS Statistics
Protection of Feet and Legs
Overshoe Guards
Hazards and Footwear
Safety Footwear
Safety Footwear
Foot / Leg Protection
8. Hearing Protection
Noise / Unwanted Sound
Hearing Conservation Programs
Monitoring
Noise Monitoring Instruments
"Hierarchy of Controls"
Hearing Protection Used When
Hearing Protection Background
Ear Protectors
Hygiene
Ear Muffs
9. Respiratory Protection
Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator Classes
Air Purifying Devices
Powered Air Purifying Respirator
Atmosphere Supplying Respirators
Respirator Types
Face Piece
10. Body Protection
Body Injuries
Protective Body Clothing
11. Levels of Protection
Levels A-B-C-D
12. Fall Protection
Physical Barriers
13. High Visibility Apparel
High Visibility Clothing
ANSI / ISEA
14. Work Over or Near Water
Working over or near Water PPE
Lifesaving Equipment
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry online course is designed to better prepare individuals to work safely at the jobsite through the use of PPE. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:
Know the different kinds of PPE used for protection against different types of workplace hazards
Be familiar with the guidance and assistance provided by OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, the US Coast Guard, ANSI, and individual manufacturers and suppliers
Understand that PPE is the third line of defense in the workplace and are only used to fight workplace hazards