Personal Protective Equipment: 09. PPE for Managers

OSHA requires employers to establish and administer an effective personal protective equipment program for employees. It’s the law, and due to the potential danger of workplace hazards, it’s serious business. In order to know what PPE is necessary, employers need to conduct an assessment to determine the various hazards present in their workplace. Not all hazards are obvious, so in this course, we’ll go over various questions you should ask during an assessment. We’ll touch on OSHA requirements relating to engineering controls, work practice controls, and PPE. We’ll also cover training requirements for employers regarding PPE.