Center for Adult and Continuing Studies

Course Description:

This course will provide the participant an overview of MIOSHA personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements contained in MIOSHA General Industry Parts 33 and 433, as well as MIOSHA Construction Part 6. Methods for conducting and documenting hazard surveys, PPE selection and maintenance criteria, and PPE training requirements are described. Sample PPE photos and scenarios will be included and discussed in the course. Tools for PPE hazard surveys will be provided to assist students in conducting and documenting hazard surveys in the workplace.

Participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between the MIOSHA construction, general industry and occupational health standards for personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform and document a simple PPE hazard survey.
• Provide PPE training according to the MIOSHA Standards.
• Discuss how to select and use the appropriate PPE in the workplace.
• Analyze some hazards found in the workplace.