RPB-PPE 101
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the gear a worker wears to reduce exposure to hazards that can cause injury or occupational illness. Those hazards can be physical, chemical, biological, electrical, thermal or mechanical. Typical PPE includes safety helmets, safety glasses and goggles, face shields, gloves, safety footwear, earplugs and earmuffs, respirators, high-visibility clothing and full-body harnesses.
PPE is the last line of defence. It protects only the person wearing it, and only when it is the right type, fits properly and is worn correctly every time. This course explains where PPE sits in the hierarchy of controls, how to choose it from a hazard assessment, and how to train, inspect and maintain it.
The content follows good international practice, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I and ISO 45001, and relates it to workplace duties under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015. It is written for supervisors, safety officers, engineers and workers in factories, construction, power, oil and gas, and RMG facilities.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Score at least 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Explain the duties of employers and workers for providing, using and caring for PPE. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Place PPE correctly within the hierarchy of controls. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Carry out a basic workplace hazard assessment and select PPE from its findings. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe what PPE training must cover, including fit, limitations, inspection and storage. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Choose eye and face protection for impact, chemical splash, dust and radiation hazards. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Identify respirator types, explain assigned protection factors and the purpose of fit testing. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Select head, hand and foot protection to suit the task and hazard. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Describe insulating gloves, arc-rated clothing and the inspection of electrical PPE. |
| LO 1.8.1 | Define the noise action level and explain how hearing protectors are chosen and rated. |
| LO 1.9.1 | Describe the parts of a personal fall arrest system and high-visibility clothing requirements. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)
What PPE is, why it is the last line of defence, and who is responsible for what.
How to walk a work area, record hazards and turn the findings into a PPE matrix.
What every wearer must know before using PPE, and how to keep it serviceable.
Protection against flying particles, chemical splash, molten metal and welding radiation.
Choosing and using respirators for dust, fumes, vapours and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Safety helmets, gloves and footwear matched to impact, cut, chemical and electrical hazards.
PPE for shock and arc-flash hazards in substations, panels and live work.
Noise exposure limits, the action level, and choosing the right hearing protector.
Harness systems for work at height, and protective clothing for visibility, heat and chemicals.
A multiple-choice assessment covering all nine modules. Score 70% or higher to receive your Riskprobd.com certificate of completion.
Take the Final Assessment (25 questions)Engr Mohammad Mohin Uddin has more than 16 years of experience with multinational oil and gas companies, and brings that field experience in process safety, hazard control and PPE programmes to every Riskprobd.com course.