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Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
The Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment course offers essential training on selecting and using protective gear. It covers the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and lifesaving tools to ensure safety and compliance in various work environments, preventing injuries and saving lives.
What is the Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment?
The Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides comprehensive training on the selection, use, inspection, maintenance, and management of PPE across construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E) and general industry (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I). PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls: it does not eliminate the hazard but provides a barrier between the worker and the hazard when engineering and administrative controls are insufficient. Every employer must conduct a PPE hazard assessment, select appropriate PPE, provide it at no cost, train employees on proper use, and ensure it is maintained in sanitary and reliable condition.
The curriculum covers the PPE hazard assessment (§1910.132(d) / §1926.95(d)), head protection (hard hats: ANSI Z89.1 Types I/II, Classes E/G/C, inspection, replacement), eye and face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields: ANSI Z87.1, shade selection for welding), hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs, NRR, selection for noise level), hand protection (cut-resistant, chemical-resistant, insulating, selection by hazard), foot protection (safety-toe, metatarsal, EH-rated, puncture-resistant), high-visibility apparel (ANSI/ISEA 107 Classes 1/2/3), respiratory protection awareness (APR, SAR, fit testing awareness, 1910.134 programme requirements), fall protection PPE (harness, lanyard, SRL, anchorage), lifesaving equipment (life jackets, ring buoys, safety nets for construction near water), PPE inspection and maintenance, and PPE training requirements. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.
Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Safety officers managing PPE programmes and hazard assessments
- Supervisors who issue and enforce PPE requirements
- Workers in any industry who wear PPE
- Procurement professionals who purchase PPE
- PPE programme managers conducting hazard assessments and selecting PPE
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Construction Safety and Health
- 02Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Measures
- 03Developing and Implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Construction Sites
- 04Roles and Responsibilities of Management, Supervisors, and Workers
- 05Training and Competency Development for Safe Work Practices
- 06Incident Investigation, Reporting, and Corrective Actions
- 07Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement of Safety Programs
- 08Promoting a Safety Culture and Worker Engagement on Construction Sites
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation Strategies
- 02Case Studies on Construction Safety Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Supervisory Strategies for Enforcing Safety Compliance on Construction Sites
- 04Integration of Safety and Health Programs into Project Management Processes
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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