PPE Management

Introduction

This training is an interactive program that discusses the importance of Personal Protective Equipment, as well as the regulations and legal responsibilities pertaining to PPE in the workplace. It is an essential awareness module for all employees assigned to hazard-prone environments at work.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, helmets, boots, gloves, respirators, and any other similar equipment to reduce employee exposure to hazards. PPE is addressed in specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring. To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the cooperative efforts of both employers and employees will help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits

After completing the training, participants will be able to:

• To understand the legal requirement of PPE
• To state the position of PPE in the hierarchy of hazard control
• To understand hazard and risk prevention through effective use of PPE
• To select the appropriate personal protective equipment
• To demonstrate the PPE requirement

Key Content

• Act and regulations which related to PPE compliance
• Employer and employee responsibilities in OSHA 1994
• Understanding what is hazard, risk, and accident
• Hierarchy of control for the hazard and risk
• Selection, use and maintenance of PPE
• Type of PPE
• PPE management

Target Audience

This programme is specially designed for all Management Staff, Supervisors, Production Workers, and especially those in the high risk category at the workplace.

Methodology

This program will be conducted with classroom lecture, group activities, case studies, videos presentation, and review of the current workplace.