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Personal Protective Equipment Overview for Construction
Construction sites can be fraught with potential dangers ranging from loud noises, falling debris, flying sparks, hazardous chemicals, rotating equipment, and more. So how do you safeguard yourself? The answer lies in donning Personal Protective Equipment, often referred to as PPE, which serves as a shield against these hazards, thus minimizing the risk of injury or even fatality. This course is ideally suited for individuals involved in the construction sector.
Construction sites are replete with potential hazards such as loud noises, falling debris, flying sparks, hazardous chemicals, rotating equipment, and more. So how can you ensure your safety? The key is to wear Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE as it's commonly known, which acts as a barrier against these hazards, thus decreasing the likelihood of injury or even death. This course is designed with construction workers in mind.
This online course, Personal Protective Equipment Overview for Construction covers:
- Characteristics of PPE
- Proper use and Maintenance of PPE
Upon completion of this Personal Protective Equipment Overview for Construction course, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of correct use, care, and maintenance of PPE
Estimated time of completion is 32 minutes
Testing performed throughout this online course is aimed at reinforcing the material discussed. A score of 80% needs to be attained in order to pass the course. Participants have the opportunity to take the course up to three times to achieve the pass mark. Printable materials are available in the form of an in-depth student manual, which serves as an important resource for future reference and knowledge retention.
Upon successful completion of this online course, participants will be able to download and print a certificate of completion.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 32 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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