PROPER USAGE & MAINTENANCE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS (PPE´s)

Course Outline (3-day)
1. Types of PPE`s
2. Selection and use of PPE
* Who is exposed and to what?
* How long are they exposed for?
* How much are they exposed to?
3. Information, Instruction and Training
4. The importance of PPE
5. The proper uses of PPE
6. Monitoring the Use and Effectiveness of PPE
* Monitoring the proper use of PPE
* Monitoring the effectiveness of PPE
7. Proper Care and Maintenance procedure of PPE
* Cleaning and Storage of PPE´s
* Using the right replacement parts which match the original, e.g. respirator filters
* Keeping replacement PPE available
* Who is responsible for maintenance and how it is to be done
* Having a supply of appropriate disposable suits which are useful for dirty jobs where
laundry costs are high, e.g. for visitors who need protective clothing