PPE – Personal Protective Equipment: Eye and Face Protection

Key Takeaways:

– Appreciating the value of PPE for the eyes and face
– Recognizing common workplace hazards regarding the eyes and face
– Understanding the common characteristics of PPE for the eyes and face
– Learning about common types of PPE for the eyes and face
– Comprehending the proper fit for PPE for the eyes and face
– Learning how to care for PPE for the eyes and face
– Acknowledging employee and employer responsibilities regarding PPE for the eyes and face

Course Description

In the United States alone, NIOSH estimates that nearly 2 000 workers sustain a job-related eye injury requiring medical treatment daily. This number is made worse when numerous experts agree that nearly all workplace eye injuries could be prevented with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Proper PPE is crucial to any work environment needing eye and face protection. This course will demonstrate how to ensure face and eye protection properly by using PPE, along with the identification of various types of such PPE.