
Effective Use of PPE
Course Overview
Workers depend on their Personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect not only themselves but their livelihoods in hazardous work environments. Choosing the right PPE and how to use and maintain it is outlined in this PPE training for employees.
Course Topics
- The basics of hand protection, along with pairing the right PPE for your specific task.
- How to properly protect your knees while kneeling or working in irregular environments.
- How to avoid back injury, and the importance of wearing prescribed back braces.
- Eye protection, and what to do if your visual PPE impairs your ability to work.
- How to recognize an unsafe auditory environment, and finding appropriate hearing protection to mitigate long-term hearing damage.
- The importance of proper breathing protection. Surgical masks don’t usually cut it, folks!
- The basics of proper head protection.
Online Assessment
Students answer questions on the PPE online course material and are required to obtain a minimum passing mark of 80%. The student will have two additional opportunities to pass if required.
Completion Certificate
Following successful completion of this course, the student will have the opportunity to download and print a certificate of completion.
Bulk Purchases
To order multiple copies of this course for employees, please do give us a call directly at the number on the bottom of the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Overview of Content: This course teaches you how to properly select, wear, and maintain personal protective equipment to stay safe in various work or health-related environments. It’s all about understanding the gear that keeps you protected.
- Practical Skills: You’ll learn hands-on techniques for properly utilizing PPE and get familiar with why each step matters. The focus is on real-world application, not just theory.
- Safety Focus: It emphasizes reducing risks, whether you’re in healthcare, construction, or another field where hazards exist. By the end, you’ll feel confident knowing how to use PPE to shield yourself and others effectively.
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- Life-Saving Knowledge: PPE can be a literal barrier between you and danger, like falling objects or deafening noise impacts, and this course ensures you use it right. Mistakes can be costly, even deadly.
- Compliance with Rules: Many workplaces require proper PPE training to meet safety regulations. Completing this course keeps you legal and employable.
- Boosted Confidence: Knowing you’re equipped to handle hazardous situations reduces stress. It’s empowering to protect yourself and your team with skills that stick.
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- Workers in Risky Jobs: If you’re in healthcare, manufacturing, or construction, this course is a must. It’s tailored for anyone facing physical or biological hazards daily.
- Beginners and Refreshers: Newbies will get a solid foundation, while seasoned pros can update their skills. Safety standards evolve, and this keeps you current.
- Employers Too: Managers or supervisors benefit by learning how to guide their teams. It’s not just for frontline staff—it’s for anyone responsible for safety.
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- Flexible Timing: our course can easily be completed within an hour and can be stopped and started making it easy to fit it into your busy day.
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- Structured Expertise: Unlike random web searches, this course gives you a clear, expert-led path—think step-by-step guidance over scattered YouTube clips. It’s all in one place, no digging required.
- Up-to-Date Standards: You’ll get the latest on safety protocols and equipment, which free sources might miss or lag behind on. Regulations change, and this keeps you ahead.
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