Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s)

PPE creates barrier between hazard and route of entry to the human body.

•  Describe the hierarchy of controls as it relates to personal protective equipment (PPE’s).

•  Identify types of personal protective equipment utilized in industry and hospital settings.

•  Explain personal protective equipment training requirements.

•  Types, levels, and sizes of PPE’s.

•  Donning & Doffing PPE’s (the right order).

•  Fit Testing PPE’s procedures.

•  Explain the employer responsibilities regarding personal protective equipment.

•  Explain the employee responsibilities regarding personal protective equipment.

•  Use all feasible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate and reduce hazards.

•  Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if these controls do not eliminate the hazards.

Remember, PPE is the last level of control!