This course has been discontinued
Various types of protective clothing protect workers from many job-related hazards, and protective equipment protects a worker's head, hands, and feet. In certain situations, a worker may also need equipment that provides respiratory protection and fall protection. This course will help build and reinforce your understanding of the types of clothing and equipment that can protect you from hazards associated with your job.
Topic I: Protective Clothing
• Describe basic clothing that can be worn to protect against job-related hazards.
• Describe types of gloves worn to protect the hands from job-related hazards.
• Describe types of work shoes worn to protect the feet from job-related hazards.
Topic II: Protective Equipment
• Describe a typical hard hat and other head protection used to protect the head from job-related hazards.
• Describe types and uses of protective equipment commonly used to protect eyesight and hearing.
Topic III: Respiratory Protection
• Describe equipment used for respiratory protection.
Topic IV: Fall Protection
• Describe typical equipment used for fall protection.