Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment

The Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides comprehensive training on the selection, use, inspection, maintenance, and management of PPE across construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E) and general industry (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I). PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls: it does not eliminate the hazard but provides a barrier between the worker and the hazard when engineering and administrative controls are insufficient. Every employer must conduct a PPE hazard assessment, select appropriate PPE, provide it at no cost, train employees on proper use, and ensure it is maintained in sanitary and reliable condition.

The curriculum covers the PPE hazard assessment (§1910.132(d) / §1926.95(d)), head protection (hard hats: ANSI Z89.1 Types I/II, Classes E/G/C, inspection, replacement), eye and face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields: ANSI Z87.1, shade selection for welding), hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs, NRR, selection for noise level), hand protection (cut-resistant, chemical-resistant, insulating, selection by hazard), foot protection (safety-toe, metatarsal, EH-rated, puncture-resistant), high-visibility apparel (ANSI/ISEA 107 Classes 1/2/3), respiratory protection awareness (APR, SAR, fit testing awareness, 1910.134 programme requirements), fall protection PPE (harness, lanyard, SRL, anchorage), lifesaving equipment (life jackets, ring buoys, safety nets for construction near water), PPE inspection and maintenance, and PPE training requirements. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.

Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Conduct PPE hazard assessments: walking through the workplace to identify hazards (impact, penetration, compression, chemical, heat, radiation, noise, fall, drowning), documenting hazards by work area and task, and selecting PPE that protects against each identified hazard.
• Select and inspect head protection: ANSI Z89.1 Type I (top impact) versus Type II (top and lateral), Class E (electrical 20kV), G (2.2kV), C (no electrical), inspection for cracks/dents/UV degradation, and replacement criteria.
• Select eye and face protection: ANSI Z87.1 impact rating, safety glasses versus goggles versus face shields based on hazard type, welding shade selection, prescription safety eyewear, and the side protection requirement.
• Select hearing protection: NRR (Noise Reduction Rating), OSHA derating, earplugs versus earmuffs, dual protection for extreme noise, fit and comfort considerations, and the HPD that workers will actually wear.
• Select hand protection: cut-resistant (ANSI cut levels A1–A9), chemical-resistant (nitrile, neoprene, butyl — matched to chemical per permeation data), insulating (voltage-rated for electrical), and the glove selection based on specific hazard exposure.
• Select foot protection: ASTM F2413 safety-toe (impact/compression ratings), metatarsal guards, EH (electrical hazard) rating, puncture-resistant plates, and the selection based on workplace hazards.
• Understand respiratory protection fundamentals: when RPE is required, APR versus SAR, fit testing requirement, medical evaluation, and the 1910.134 programme elements at awareness level.

Core Curriculum Topics

• PPE Hazard Assessment: walkthrough, hazard identification, PPE selection, certification documentation
• Head Protection: ANSI Z89.1, Types I/II, Classes E/G/C, inspection, replacement criteria
• Eye and Face Protection: ANSI Z87.1, glasses/goggles/face shields, welding shades, side protection
• Hearing Protection: NRR, derating, earplugs/earmuffs, dual protection, fit/comfort
• Hand Protection: cut-resistant (ANSI levels), chemical-resistant, insulating, selection by hazard
• Foot Protection: ASTM F2413, safety-toe, metatarsal, EH, puncture-resistant
• High-Visibility: ANSI/ISEA 107, Classes 1/2/3, background and retroreflective requirements
• Respiratory Protection Awareness: APR/SAR, fit testing, medical eval, 1910.134 programme
• Fall Protection PPE: harness, lanyard, SRL, anchorage, inspection
• Lifesaving Equipment: life jackets, ring buoys, safety nets, near-water construction
• PPE Inspection and Maintenance: pre-use checks, cleaning, storage, replacement schedules
• PPE Training: initial and whenever new PPE is introduced, proper use, limitations, care

Participants will receive online training through Microsoft Teams and LMS. Courses are offered by accredited broadcasters and backed by expert instruction and official study materials. All assessments are conducted online and successful participants are awarded certificates that are accepted internationally.

The Managing Safety and Health - Construction Industry program is designed for construction supervisors, project managers, safety officers, and site engineers who aim to effectively manage workplace safety and health. This course emphasizes hazard recognition, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and strategies to implement comprehensive safety management systems tailored for construction environments.

Core Modules

Participants will explore essential topics to manage safety and health in construction effectively:

Optional / Advanced Modules

Participants may explore additional topics to enhance construction safety management expertise:

The Managing Safety and Health - Construction Industry program equips participants with practical knowledge, professional strategies, and management skills required to identify, control, and prevent workplace hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture on construction sites.

• No prior training required
• No academic degree required
• All instruction in English; working proficiency required

Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, wallet card, and transcript. Employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 8 hours. Most learners successfully complete the course within one month, allowing them to progress at their own pace while balancing professional commitments.

Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.

For questions about American Institute of Safety Professionals online fees, replacement certificates, additional hardbound materials or any other financial-related issues please feel free to contact accounts@amiosp.com

• Safety officers managing PPE programmes and hazard assessments
• Supervisors who issue and enforce PPE requirements
• Workers in any industry who wear PPE
• Procurement professionals who purchase PPE
• PPE programme managers conducting hazard assessments and selecting PPE

Prerequisite: None. Universal for every workplace.

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