Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Welcome! Hi, and welcome to the course. I'm Steve Geigle and I'll be your online instructor for this course. If you are a safety manager, supervisor, committee member, or someone who is getting into the occupational safety and health field, this course will help you understand your important responsibilities. Here's how it works (Read this... it's important!)
- Study each course module. Just click on the course "Modules" tab above to get started. It takes about 30 minutes to one hour to complete each module.
- Complete each module quiz. Each quiz is 5-10 questions. When you submit the quiz, a new web page will load with instant feedback on your answers. After you complete the quiz, start on the next module. There is no need to wait! No hurry either. You are in control of the pace of learning. If you have questions as you study, just send me an email.
- Order a certificate. Optional If you want certification of training, order a certificate before you take the final exam. You will be assigned a student number.
The fee is only $11.95 for an emailed (pdf) copy of your certificate or $20 plus shipping for both emailed and original certificate mailed to you via USPS shipping. The fee covers my exam review, course certificate preparation, and maintenance of your student records. Just click on the "Certificate" tab. Tip: You will save up to 50% in course fees if you enroll in a Professional Certificate Program .
- After you receive your student number, complete and submit the final course exam.
- Final course exams contain 20 multiple-choice questions
- To meet OSHA requirements, you must pass the final exam with a score of at least 70%.
- If you do not pass the exam, you may retake the exam.
- If you pass the exam, you may not retake the exam just to raise your score.
- Want high scores? Be sure to review all module quizzes. Final exam questions are derived from the module quizzes.
Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury.
Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Depending on the hazard or workplace conditions, OSHA recommends the use of engineering or work practice controls to manage or eliminate hazards to the greatest extent possible. For example, building a barrier between the hazard and the employees is an engineering control; changing the way in which employees perform their work is a work practice control. When elimination, substitution, engineering, 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. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits. Remember, PPE is the last resort in hazard control, not the first choice. Some employer may mistakenly believe PPE is the end all to be all. They might do too much, not too little (see illustration below).
- Understand the types of PPE.
- Know the basics of conducting a "hazard assessment" of the workplace.
- Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
- Understand what kind of training is needed in the proper use and care of PPE.
To begin your training, just click on the module links below.
COURSE 709 FINAL EXAM This is an open book exam. That means you may search high and low throughout the course material for the answers to this final exam. To receive a certificate, you must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
If you are enrolled in a Certificate Program
We have a "don't pay until you pass" option! You may wait until you have completed all course exams before paying the one-time program certificate fee. Your exam will be placed in our archives folder for one year. If you have not paid the administrative fee after one year, you will be required to retake the exam. Let the instructor know when you have completed the last course in your program. If you are not enrolled You may pay for a course certificate before or after you complete the exam. No worries. If you don't pass the exam, you are welcome to retake the exam until you pass for no additional charge. If you want to save money on fees, think about enrolling in a Certificate Program. You may enroll in a program at any time. If you only want free training We will save your exam in archives for one year. If you change your mind and want a certificate later, just pay the certificate fee and we will score your exam at that time.
If you have not paid a program fee and want your instructor to reply with results and send an official course certificate, just click on the appropriate button below. Why should you order a certificate?
How to order
- Credit Card. Secure online payment on PayPal shopping cart. You do not need a PayPal account. All major credit cards are accepted. Help
- Western Union/MoneyGram. More information....
- Check. Send check to Geigle Safety Group, Inc.., 515 NW Saltzman Road #916, Portland, Oregon, USA 97229-6190.
- Invoice. Email the instructor for more information.
To order, click on a link below
Note: Do not order a course certificate if you intend to enroll in a Professional Certificate Program.
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Course Study Guide. Use it for studying off-line and creating a reference binder. Download Adobe Reader to open the study guide. The study guide is for your personal use only.
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