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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview (US)
The working environment can present a range of hazards including loud noises, falling objects, sparks, harmful chemicals, rotating machinery, and more. How can one ensure their safety? Wearing personal protective equipment, or PPE, can significantly reduce the risk of injury or even death.
The working environment can be fraught with potential dangers, from loud noises and falling objects to sparks, hazardous chemicals, and rotating machinery. One of the key methods to safeguard yourself involves the use of personal protective equipment, often referred to as PPE. This course on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview, provides you with the knowledge to protect yourself against these hazards and minimize the likelihood of injuries or fatalities.
Upon completion of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview course, you will be able to:
- Distinguish between various types of PPE
- Choose the correct PPE depending on the identified risks
- Understand the fundamental principles of using, caring for, and maintaining PPE
Estimated completion time is 40 minutes
Continuous testing throughout this online course aims to reinforce the information imparted. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants have up to three attempts to reach the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual, which serves as an excellent resource for future reference and knowledge retention, is available for download and printing.
On successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed as proof of your commitment to safety through the use of PPE.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 40 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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