Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Training

⏱️ 60 minutes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Training

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Training Course

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Training provides employees and supervisors with the practical knowledge needed to identify workplace hazards, select the correct PPE, and use it properly to reduce the risk of injury. This course explains when PPE is required, how it fits into the hierarchy of controls, and how proper inspection, use, and maintenance support a safer work environment.

Designed for real-world application, this PPE training goes beyond definitions. Participants learn how PPE is selected through hazard and risk assessment, how different types of protection apply to specific job tasks, and why PPE is considered the last line of defense when other controls cannot fully eliminate hazards. The training supports organizations in meeting PPE training expectations under OSHA standards.

This course is suitable for construction, manufacturing, warehouse, electrical, and chemical handling environments, as well as any workplace where personal protective equipment is required. Whether you need PPE for construction workers, PPE for electrical work, or PPE for chemical handling, this training provides the foundation for proper selection and use.

The training covers head protection and hard hat safety training, eye and face protection, hearing protection training, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection training basics, and fall protection overview including full body harness awareness.

What You’ll Learn

  • PPE Fundamentals - Understand what personal protective equipment is and why PPE training is essential
  • PPE Hierarchy of Controls - Learn how PPE fits into the hierarchy of controls as the last line of defense
  • Hazard Identification - Identify hazards that require PPE through proper risk assessment
  • PPE Risk Assessment - Understand how PPE risk assessments determine required protection
  • PPE Selection - Select proper PPE for different job tasks and environments
  • PPE Inspection - Inspect PPE before use and recognize damage or defects
  • Proper Use and Maintenance - Use, care for, store, and maintain PPE correctly
  • PPE Limitations - Recognize limitations of PPE and when additional controls are needed
  • Responsibilities - Understand employee, supervisor, and employer responsibilities related to PPE

Course Details

Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • Any Employee required to wear PPE as part of their job
  • Construction workers and manufacturing employees
  • Maintenance and repair personnel
  • Supervisors responsible for enforcing PPE requirements
  • Safety managers and coordinators
  • Organizations providing PPE online training or refresher training

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It covers OSHA PPE training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.132 and supports employer compliance with OSHA personal protective equipment training standards. The training addresses PPE hazard assessment, proper selection, use, and maintenance aligned with OSHA expectations.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual refresher training for all employees who use PPE. Additional training is required when new hazards are introduced, when new types of PPE are required, or when an employee demonstrates lack of understanding or improper use of PPE.

Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores, making it easy to verify that all employees have completed their PPE safety training.

Does this training cover respiratory protection and fit testing?
This training provides an overview of respiratory protection training basics and respirator fit testing awareness. However, employees who are required to wear respirators must complete additional specialized respiratory protection training and undergo formal fit testing as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. Smarter Risk offers a dedicated Respiratory Protection Training course that should be combined with hands-on training and fit testing for employees who wear respirators. This PPE course introduces respiratory protection concepts but does not replace required respirator-specific training.

Is this training appropriate for construction workers?
Yes. This PPE training covers PPE for construction workers including hard hat safety training, eye protection, hearing protection training, hand and foot protection, and fall protection basics. The training addresses PPE requirements applicable to construction, manufacturing, and general industry environments.

What types of PPE are covered in this training?
The training covers head protection (hard hats), eye and face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields), hearing protection training (earplugs, earmuffs), hand protection (gloves), foot protection (safety footwear), respiratory protection training basics (respirators, dust masks), and fall protection overview (full body harness, lanyards). Each type includes selection criteria, proper use, inspection, and maintenance requirements.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Training is included with the Intelligent Plan.

  1. Sign up - You can begin on the free plan and upgrade when you’re ready to assign courses.
  2. Complete the company risk assessment (required) - It takes less than 15 minutes. Answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can set up your account correctly.
  3. Access your dashboard - After submitting the assessment, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.
  4. Click Training Director - Start assigning courses to your team.

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