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Personal Protective Equipment:
The Basics
e-Learning course now available!

Course Description

This course provides a practical introduction to the most common types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used to protect against common workplace hazards, such as chemicals, noise and mechanical injury. The basics of PPE are covered, including practical tips for safe use, PPE programs, limitations and legal responsibilities. This course does not cover specialized PPE - equipment used by emergency responders or to protect against biohazards.Additional resources, links and printable lists are provided throughout the course as well as examples and detailed images to better illustrate concepts. The quizzes after each section as well as the exam help measure learning.



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Also available in French

Topics include:

  • Common PPE
  • Hazard control
  • PPE program
  • Responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers
  • Basic information and safety tips for the most common types of PPE:
    • Head protection – e.g. hard hats
    • Foot protection – e.g. safety shoes
    • Eye/face protection – e.g. safety glasses
    • Hearing protection - e.g. ear plugs, muffs
    • Hand protection - e.g. gloves
    • Respiratory protection
    • High-visibility clothing

Upon completion of this course you will know :

  • The appropriate PPE for many workplace hazards
  • The basics of selection, fit, care, and use
  • The importance of regular inspection and maintenance of PPE
  • The limitations to PPE as a hazard control method
  • That there are legal requirements regarding PPE

Average time to complete this course is approximately 60 minutes.

Target Audience

  • Workers, managers, and supervisors working in an industrial setting, on construction or demolition sites, and in the forestry and mining industries
  • Health and safety committee members in these sectors
  • Not for workers who use specialized PPE e.g. emergency responders (firefighters, hazmat teams) or workers dealing with biohazards

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Options

This e-course is delivered on-line via the internet. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-course lets you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Pricing

Single User (90 days access) - $80

Multi-user License (1 year access) - based on single user seat price the following multi-user discounts apply:

Multi-user Discounts
Total SeatsDiscount
5-9   20%
10-24   30%
25-49   40%
50-199   50%
200-500   60%
Want more than 500 seats? Contact CCOHS Client Services
Discounts are calculated automatically when registering online.
Read more about License Options.

Registration

Registration for this course is provided online, or by contacting Client Services or calling 1-800-668-4284.


Review Process

Every e-course produced by CCOHS is reviewed by expert representatives from government, employers, and labour for technical accuracy and readability.


VuBiz Partnership

We partnered with Vubiz - an international leader in e-learning development - to create this e-course.

Vubiz offers other related e-learning courses that may also be of interest to you. Read about them in the Vubiz Catalogue of e-learning courses.

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