PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

DURATION

 1 day 

INTRODUCTION

This training is all about how to recognize the need for Personal Protective Equipment, the management of PPE in the workplace including the evaluation, issuance, implementation and enforcement. This course helps the Management and employees in ensuring safety and health in the workplace by means of practical know - how and through multimedia presentation.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, participant should be able to: -

• Understand the law and regulations in regard to Personnel Protective Equipment.

• Stressing the responsibility of the employers and the employees on the importance of PPE.

• Improve the knowledge on deciding the proper Personnel Protective Equipment, when, where and in what condition PPE should be used. 

• Understanding the means of maintenance of Personnel Protective Equipment. 

METHODOLOGY

Theory & Demonstration

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Occupational Safety and Health practitioners, management staff, members of the Safety and Health Committee, line supervisors, Employees using any kind of PPE, purchasing managers, etc.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction

• What is PPE

2. Elements and Components of Occupational Safety and Health Management

3. Legal Requirements

• The responsibility of the employers, employees and manufacturers

4. Evaluation of Risk and Hierarchy of Control Measures

• Understanding Risk

• Control measures – Hierarchy of Controls

• The role of Personnel Protective Equipment as part of Hazard Control Measures

5. Management of Personal Protective Equipment

• Policy and Procedure

• Identifying the right personnel Protective Equipment for the right hazard

6. Implementation of Personal Protective Equipment

• Issuance of PPE

• Training on the right use of PPE – Practical session

• Maintenance of Personnel Protective Equipment

• Storage of PPE

• Methods of evaluating and testing the right use of PPE

• Monitoring and Enforcement on the usage of Personal Protective Equipment

CERTIFICATION 

Attendance certificate