Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6333
Course Name
Personal Protective Equipment Online Course
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust
Primary Contact
Linda Poole
lpoole@dvtrusts.com
267-803-5717 Ext.
Website
Description
Hazards exist in every workplace. When engineering, work practice and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees and ensure its use. The course will cover the various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the selection, use, and maintenance of this equipment in the workplace.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1) Lesson 1
• Workplace Hazards
• Hazard Assessment
• Types of PPE
• Eye Protection
• Types of Eye Protection
• Corrective Lenses
• Cleaning and Maintenance
2) Lesson 2
• Respiratory Protection
• Airborne Contaminants
• Respiratory Protection Types
• Air-Purifying Respirator
• Cartridges or Canisters
• Fit Testing
• Equipment Maintenance
3) Lesson 3
• Head Protection
• Employers’ Responsibilities
• Types of Hard Hats
• Classes of Hard Hats
• It’s Your Responsibility
• Protect Your Hands and Arms
• Selecting the Proper Glove
• Protecting Your Body
• Street Clothes Hazards
• Full-Body Protection
• Foot and Leg Injuries
• Protecting Your Feet and Legs
• Measuring Sound
• Checking Your Hearing
• Hearing Protection
• Symptoms of Hearing Loss
• Continued Exposure
• Effects of Hearing Loss
4) Lesson 4
• Donning PPE
• Doffing PPE
• PPE Care and Maintenance
5) Summary
Target Audience
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust clients that are certified Pa. DEP Water and Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous