How is the course structured?

<text variant="body1">The course has three modules. The first covers PPE fundamentals, OSHA requirements, and hazard assessment. The second covers PPE in practice, category by category. The third is a final review and assessment. Each module includes videos, readings, scenario-based interactive activities, and quizzes.

How will this course support my professional development?

This course builds practical PPE selection, inspection, and OSHA compliance skills valued across manufacturing, maintenance, and industrial safety roles. You'll be able to make confident, hazard-based PPE decisions, protect yourself and your team, and contribute to a stronger safety culture in your workplace.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

PPE for Manufacturing: Selection and Use

This course is part of Manufacturing Compliance and Safety Training Specialization

Instructors: Kriti Kamra

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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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There are 3 modules in this course

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).

You will learn how to conduct a PPE hazard assessment, understand what each category of PPE protects against, and recognize the critical difference between PPE that fits and functions correctly versus PPE that creates a false sense of security. No prior safety training required. Through real-world video demonstrations and hands-on scenario activities, you will practice selecting the right eye and face protection, hand, head, foot, and body protection for the tasks machine operators, welders, grinders, and material handlers perform every shift and learn how to inspect and maintain that equipment, so it keeps doing its job. Enroll today and ensure every worker on your floor is protected, compliant, and equipped to make the right PPE decisions independently.

PPE is not the first line of defense, but in manufacturing, it is often the last. Before selecting a single piece of equipment, workers and supervisors must understand why PPE is required, what the law mandates, and how to systematically identify which hazards call for which protection. This module introduces OSHA's PPE standard, establishes the hierarchy of controls that places PPE at its correct position, and walks you through the formal hazard assessment process that every US manufacturing facility is legally required to perform and certify in writing.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments2 plugins

3 videosTotal 9 minutes

Welcome to PPE for Manufacturing3 minutes
PPE Stakes and Standards in Manufacturing3 minutes
Assessing Workplace Hazards and Selecting Appropriate PPE3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

Conducting a PPE Hazard Assessment2 minutes
Key Takeaways: PPE Fundamentals2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes

Practice Quiz: The Case for PPE6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Hazard Assessment and PPE Selection6 minutes
Graded Quiz: PPE Fundamentals15 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

Activity: OSHA PPE Standard: Employer and Worker Requirements5 minutes
Activity: Matching the Hazard to the PPE Category5 minutes

Knowing PPE is required is only half the job, knowing exactly which type to use, how to wear it correctly, and how to inspect it before each use is what actually keeps workers safe. This module progresses category by category through the PPE types most commonly required in manufacturing environments. It covers the specific hazards each type addresses, the applicable OSHA and ANSI standards, and the inspection and maintenance practices that ensure they perform as rated. Every lesson is grounded in the real tasks performed by machine operators, welders, grinders, and material handlers on an active manufacturing floor.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments2 plugins

2 videosTotal 5 minutes

Eye, Face, Head, and Foot Protection in Manufacturing2 minutes
Gloves, Protective Clothing and Respiratory Protection in Manufacturing2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

PPE Inspection: Identifying What Must Be Replaced2 minutes
Key Takeaways: PPE in Practice 2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes

Practice Quiz: Eye, Face, Head and Foot Protection6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Hand, Body and Respiratory Protection 6 minutes
Graded Quiz: PPE in Practice15 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

Activity: PPE Types, Standards and Application by Category5 minutes
Activity: Aligning Protection with Task and Material5 minutes

This module wraps up the course with a focused reinforcement of the most critical PPE principles before a graded final assessment. You will learn about the key decisions and non-negotiables covered across both content modules, from hazard assessment to category-specific selection to inspection and then demonstrate their competency through scenario-based questions drawn directly from the manufacturing tasks covered throughout the course.

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Frequently asked questions

This course is designed for manufacturing workers, machine operators, welders, grinders, material handlers, maintenance personnel, and supervisors who must use or enforce personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing environments. It also suits safety team members who support PPE programs and OSHA compliance on the manufacturing floor.

No. This beginner-friendly course requires no prior PPE or OSHA training. It introduces OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I), the hierarchy of controls, and PPE hazard assessment in a clear, practical way.

You will learn to conduct a PPE hazard assessment and select the right eye, face, head, foot, hand, body, and respiratory protection for common manufacturing tasks. You'll also learn to wear PPE correctly, inspect it before every use, recognize when it must be removed from service, and understand the consequences of poor fit and non-compliance.

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