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Workers involved in a wide range of occupations are exposed to a significant risk of death or injury from being struck by various objects in the workplace. Statistics indicate that a significant portion of all work related injuries and fatalities involve workers being struck in the eyes, head, face, hand, and or feet by foreign objects. In the majority of these accidents Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was either not being used or being used improperly. This course series will cover an array of PPE and how to decide which PPE you need to use at your workplace.

Workplaces can be very dangerous and unpredictable places with loud noises, sharp objects, falling objects, flying sparks, toxic chemicals, whirling blades and belts, and countless other hazards. By wearing personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE, you can protect yourself against hazards and reduce your chances of getting hurt or even killed. Take the courses in this suite to learn about the different types of personal protective equipment that serve as a last line of defense to protect you against hazards in your workplace. This suite is ideal for all workers who are required to use personal protective equipment to safely perform essential functions of their job and their managers or supervisors.

Body personal protective equipment, or PPE, can help protect you from hazards from insect bites to cuts and scratches to heat and cold. Take this course to learn about body protection basics, types of body protection, including high-visibility safety apparel, how to use it, and how to care for it. Ideal learners are all workers in the industrial, construction and service sectors who are required to use PPE to safely perform essential tasks for their job.