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Industrial Protective Equipment
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Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 10 Lessons · 17m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
"On-the-job" injuries affect all types of people doing all types of work. Each year over 1,000,000 workers are injured at a cost to employers of over $100 billion annually. However, studies have shown that the great majority of these workplace injuries could have been prevented if proper safety procedures and workplace practices had been followed. This course has been specifically created to assist construction workers in selecting proper Personal Protective Equipment.
What You'll Learn
- Identify what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is and where it should be used
- Select proper PPE to protect the head, eyes and face, lungs, hands, and feet
- Recognize the types of PPE training relevant to construction work
- Apply proper safety procedures and workplace practices to help prevent on-the-job injuries
- Choose appropriate protective equipment for construction site tasks
Key Takeaways
- On-the-job injuries affect all types of people doing all types of work, with over 1,000,000 workers injured each year at a cost to employers of over $100 billion annually.
- Studies have shown that the great majority of workplace injuries could have been prevented if proper safety procedures and workplace practices had been followed.
- The course covers Personal Protective Equipment for the head, eyes and face, lungs, hands, and feet.
- This course was specifically created to assist construction workers in selecting proper Personal Protective Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It was specifically created to assist construction workers in selecting proper Personal Protective Equipment.
What does this course cover?
It covers what PPE is, where to use it, types of PPE training, and PPE for the head, eyes and face, lungs, hands, and feet.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in construction site safety, occupational health, occupational injuries, occupational safety and health, workers' compensation, and workplace safety.
Why is selecting proper PPE important?
Studies have shown the great majority of workplace injuries could have been prevented if proper safety procedures and workplace practices, including proper PPE, had been followed.
