Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects against hazards in the workplace by creating a barrier between the worker and the harmful material. An effective PPE program is a critical component of any workplace safety and health plan. Our selection of PPE online certification courses describes the relevant standards, different types of PPE, and the hazards they protect against.

Hazards exist in every workplace, so it is important for managers, supervisors, and employees to be knowledgeable in various types of PPE, how to select the appropriate PPE for specific circumstances, and the kind of training needed to ensure PPE is used and cared for properly. Our online training courses are designed for anyone who performs tasks or enters areas where personal protective equipment is needed.

OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910, 1915, and 1926 address personal protective equipment standards for general, healthcare, and shipyard industry requirements. PPE used at mine sites is based on standards developed cooperatively between OSHA and MSHA.

When both engineering controls and administrative controls fail to provide sufficient protection against hazards, proper personal protective equipment use is a supplementary method of control.