Course details
HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing
Course Overview
This HAZWOPER training course is designed to inform learners of the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) & chemical protective clothing (CPC), including their uses and limitations, levels of protection, how to don and doff the equipment, and the importance of proper storage, inspection, and maintenance.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose for personal protective equipment and clothing and factors to take into consideration when selecting personal protective equipment and clothing
- Identify the four OSHA levels of protection for PPE/CPC ensembles and some other supplies to carry when working with a hazardous substance or substances
- Describe the order in which personal protective equipment and clothing items should be donned and doffed
- Recognize when inspections of personal protective equipment and clothing should be performed and what to look for during an inspection
Topics Covered
- Basics of PPE & CPC
- Types of Protection
- Selecting PPE & CPC
- Using PPE & CPC
- Storage, Inspection, & Maintenance
This course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
