Personal Protective Equipment Online course

Safety for the HVAC Technician – Personal Protective Equipment

Safety for the HVAC Technician – PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 2.0 hours
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This module explains the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA standards.

“OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels.” –OSHA.gov PPE

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define hazard assessment.

2. Identify basic hazards on the work site.

3. Identify other potential hazards on the work site.

4. Explain the need for eye and face protection at the work site.

5. Identify appropriate eye and face protection for different types of hazards.

6. Identify the different categories of respirators.

7. Explain how the different respirators can be used effectively.

8. Describe the different classes of head protection.

9. Describe the different types of hearing protection available.

10. Describe the different gloves available as hand protection.

11. Explain the types of footwear appropriate for different work conditions.

12. Describe the different types of hazards for which you would need protective clothing.

13. Describe the appropriate use of fall protection.

Topic 1: Hazard Assessment

• Potential Hazards on the Job Site

Topic 2: Eye and Face Protection

• The Need for Eye and Face Protection
• Eye and Face PPE for Different Hazards
• Protection Against Radiant Energy
• The Three “Rights” of PPE

Topic 3: Respiratory Protection

• Categories of Respirators
• Supplied-Air Respirators
• Effective Use of Respirators

Topic 4: Head and Hearing Protection

• The Need for a Hard Hat
• Industrial Class Hard Hats
• Hard Hat Maintenance
• Check-Point Question: Types of Hats
• Decibel Levels and Hearing Loss
• Types of Hearing Protection
• Noise Reduction Ratings

Topic 5: Hand and Foot Protection

• Various Types of Hand Protection
• Types of Foot Protection

Topic 6: Protective Clothing and Fall Protection

• Protective Clothing for Potential Hazards
• When is Fall Protection Required?
• Personal Fall Protection

This course is 2.0 Hours Cost: $60.00

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