On a manufacturing floor, the difference between a minor incident and a life-altering injury often comes down to one thing, the right personal protective equipment, worn correctly. This course builds the knowledge every manufacturing worker needs to select, wear, inspect, and maintain PPE with confidence, aligned with OSHA's PPE Standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I).

PPE for Manufacturing: Selection and Use

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Beginner level
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2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Assess and identify the appropriate PPE categories required for common manufacturing tasks
Select correct PPE for eye and face, hand, head, foot, and body protection based on task-specific hazards and OSHA requirements
Inspect, don, doff, and maintain PPE correctly to ensure it provides the protection it is rated for
Recognize the consequences of improper PPE selection, poor fit, and non-compliance in a manufacturing environment
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October 2026
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Taught in English
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