Personal Protective Equipment for Construction, Part 1
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Personal Protective Equipment for Construction, Part 1

Martech
Updated Jan 20, 2021

After completing this lesson, you will be familiar with the hierarchy of control for reducing risk and avoiding injury, illness, and death by properly selecting, using, and maintaining PPE.

• Describe the hierarchy of controls as it relates to PPE

– Elimination/Substitution

– Engineering controls

– Administrative controls

– PPE

• Distinguish the types of equipment necessary to protect employees when working in conditions affecting the workers’ health and safety, specifically for their:

– Eyes

– Face

– Hearing

– Respiratory system

– Head