Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview for Construction: Protective Characteristics

Worksites can be very dangerous and unpredictable places with loud noises, falling objects, flying sparks, toxic chemicals, whirling blades and belts, and more. So what is one way to keep yourself safe? By wearing personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE, you can protect yourself against hazards and reduce your chances of getting hurt or even killed. Ideal learners are construction workers.

Course Overview

Worksites can be very dangerous and unpredictable places with loud noises, falling objects, flying sparks, toxic chemicals, whirling blades and belts, and more. So what is one way to keep yourself safe? By wearing personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE, you can protect yourself against hazards and reduce your chances of getting hurt or even killed. Ideal learners are construction workers.

Course Topics

  • Recognize the responsibilities you have relative to your employer's PPE program
  • Identify different types of PPE; Decide what PPE is suitable for the hazards present