Jul 11, 20222 min read

TSY In House Training #273: Personal Protective Equipment Handling and Usage Safety

This learning course has been designed to educate those who work in high-risk industries about the use of personal protective equipment. It will help you meet legal requirements when using PPE and appropriately select, use, and maintain it so to ensure the wellbeing of everyone in the workplace.

The course is suitable for anyone who works in a high-risk industry or where the presence of hazards and risks cannot be sufficiently controlled by other safety measures. Upon completion of the course, you will be fully prepared to meet legal requirements surrounding the use of PPE and maintain a healthy, safe and conducive working environment.

Date: 17th June 2022

Venue: Ryco Hydraulics Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Ketil, Kedah

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of:

What personal protective equipment is, the relevant legislation relating to it, employers and employees’ duties, and why it is important in the workplace.
How to decide if PPE is needed, how to carry out a risk assessment, how to properly select PPE, and how to use it effectively.
The importance of safety signs, thoroughly maintaining and properly storing equipment, and ensuring that it is suitable for its intended user.
The various breathing, skin, and eye protective equipment available - including what industries they would be suitable for and how you can maximize their effectiveness.
The various ear and head protective gear available - including what workplaces they would be suitable for and how you can determine the need for ear PPE by monitoring noise levels.
The various body, fall and foot protective equipment available - as well as what workplaces and workplace activities may require them? This includes the importance of high visibility attire.