Personal Protective Equipment (Schools)

(9 min.) Hazards in the workplace are a fact of life. No matter what you do, there''s the need for personal protective equipment on many of the jobs you perform. Health hazards, eye hazards, noise, and chemicals. Whether or not you use personal protective equipment is really up to you. If you choose not to, your attitude may be the biggest hazard of all. Personal protective equipment is one of the best ways to protect your own health and safety.

Topics covered in this safety video include: basics of personal protective equipment (PPE), earplugs or earmuffs, disposable earplugs, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, respirators, hard hats, bump caps, boots and shoes, chemical clothing and encapsulating suits, machine guarding, electrical safety devices, lock and tag out procedures, barriers, warning signs, and labels.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.