This webinar will discuss in detail the requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its use. Attendees will learn best practices to ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 standard.
Based on a report prepared by Eastern Research Group under contract to the Department of Labor, OSHA has determined that the hazards addressed by the personal protective equipment standard are present in varying degrees in virtually all workplaces covered by the OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). The extent of the rule's impact will vary by industry depending on the hazards, the types of occupational activity and current practices regarding PPE use.
This webinar will focus on the requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE). It will discuss hazard assessment, equipment selection, providing training to employees in the proper use of PPE and much more.
Why Should You Attend:
Fatalities and injuries among the nation’s workers are substantially reduced with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and technologies. It is estimated that 20 million workers use PPE on a regular basis to protect them from job hazards.Based on a report prepared by Eastern Research Group under contract to the Department of Labor, OSHA has determined that the hazards addressed by the personal protective equipment standard are present in varying degrees in virtually all workplaces covered by the OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). The extent of the rule's impact will vary by industry depending on the hazards, the types of occupational activity and current practices regarding PPE use.
This webinar will focus on the requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE). It will discuss hazard assessment, equipment selection, providing training to employees in the proper use of PPE and much more.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- Requirements for PPE
- The Hazard Assessment
- Selecting PPE
- Training Employees in the Proper Use of PPE:
- Eye and Face Protection - Prescription Lenses, Eye Protection for Exposed Workers, Types of Eye Protection, Welding Operations and Laser Operations
- Head Protection - Types of Hard Hats, Size and Care Considerations
- Foot and Leg Protection - Special Purpose Shoes, Foundry Shoes, Care of Protective Footwear
- Hand and Arm Protection - Types of Protective Gloves, Leather, Canvas or Metal Mesh Gloves, Fabric and Coated Fabric Gloves, Chemical- and Liquid-Resistant Gloves, Care of Protective Gloves
- Body Protection and Hearing Protection
Who Will Benefit:
- Construction Foremen
- Laboratory Personnel
- Compliance and Safety Officers
- Regulatory Affair Personnel
- Agriculture and Forestry Personnel
- Operations Managers
- Production Managers
- Human Resources
- Insurance Agents and Brokers
Course Provider
Randall Charpentier,
