Training Detail

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for proper care and use of PPE.

This course covers all areas of personal protection, including eye and visibility protection, head protection, respirators, hearing protection, hand and foot protection, and fall protection. Participants will learn when training is necessary, the proper use and care of PPEs, and the skill necessary to use PPEs prior to performing work.

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements.

Training level: Beginner

Target audience: This training would be beneficial to contractors, agencies, or anyone involved with construction and maintenance projects.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand when training or retraining in the proper use of PPE is necessary;
• Understand use, proper care, useful life, limitations, and timely disposal of PPE; and
• Demonstrate understanding of the necessary skills required for using PPE before performing work requiring the use of such equipment.