Personal Protective Equipment: 02. Hand and Arm Protection

In this course, Hand and Arm Protection, we will review just how often your hands and arms are exposed to risks like cuts, bruises and chemical spills, and discuss how personal protective equipment can help you avoid injury. We will take an in-depth look at hand PPE, and cover the pros, cons and ideal uses of leather, canvas, metal mesh and other types of gloves. Finally, we will go over proper care of your PPE and why it is important to check it daily to ensure it is in working order.

Part of the series, Personal Protective Equipment, this course includes a video lesson, downloadable student materials and a short online quiz to check your comprehension.