This program examines various types of Personal Protective Equipment in detail, including:
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
The types of RPE and the purpose.
Step by step instructions on how to fit RPE correctly.
How to maintain RPE and when to replace it, considering particulate filters, disposable masks and gas/vapor filters.
Dos and don’ts for using respirators safely.
Eye and face protection
Hazards to eyes and face including dust, gas, liquid and vapour.
Types of eye and face protection available and how to ensure equipment is used safely and well maintained.
Head and neck protection
Hazards to the head and neck, the different types of head protection available, how to wear head protection correctly, how to store it and when it should be replaced.
Hands and arm protection
Hazards to the hands and arms including temperature, cuts, chemicals, radiation, prolonged immersion in water, abrasions, impact, electric shocks and biological agents.
Types of protection that can be used to protect hands and arms, including different types of gloves.
The dos and don’ts of hand and arm PPE and hygiene practices to follow.
Hearing protection
Looking at the situations when hearing protection must be worn, noise action levels and an employer’s responsibilities, particularly relating to workplace health surveillance.
Types of hearing protection and when each is suitable.
How to fit different types of hearing protection correctly, and how to test whether ear protection is working properly.
The dos and don’ts of using hearing protection equipment.
Body protection
Looking at the following types of protection and when to use them, including: