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.
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.
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.
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.
Los trabajadores involucrados en una gran variedad de ocupaciones están expuestos a un riesgo significativo de muerte o lesión al ser golpeados por varios objetos en el lugar de trabajo. Las estadísticas de la OSHA indican que una porción significativa de todas las lesiones y fatalidades relacionadas con el trabajo involucran a los trabajadores siendo golpeados en los ojos, cabeza, rostro, manos y/o pies con objetos extraños. En la mayoría de estos accidentes, el Equipo de Protección Personal (EPP) no se usó o se usó incorrectamente. Esta serie de cursos cubrirá una gama de EPP y cómo decidir cuál EPP necesita usar en su lugar de trabajo.
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.