Personal Protective Equipment Lab: PPE Assessment

This comprehensive course addresses the crucial aspects of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures in laboratory environments. Participants will learn the significance of hazard assessments to determine appropriate PPE, including gloves with considerations for degradation, breakthrough time, and permeation rule. The course delves into specific glove types and their applications, emphasizing the proper disposal and disinfection procedures for various gloves. Additionally, it covers hearing protection requirements, including the threshold for protection, annual audiometric testing, and the types of available hearing protection devices.