Safety in Schools Training – Personal Protective Equipment

Think & Reflect:

Why is it important to wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the job? Give an example to explain your reasoning.

Course Description:

Managers, supervisors, and workers are all responsible for selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Legislative requirements and standards provide the framework for manufacturing and selecting PPE for different tasks and work environments. Following this regulatory framework will put you and others in situations where the equipment used provides the protection required for the job.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the major classes of PPE at the worksite and the main components of each

• Understand your responsibilities regarding the selection and use of PPE

• Identify and describe the most common PPE items that are required as part of a corporate health and safety program

• Describe the inspection, care, and maintenance requirements of the equipment

• Identify the importance of PPE

• Identify the importance of appropriate eye, ear, head, foot, and hand protection

• Define why appropriate PPE is imperative in a variety of situations

• Describe the specific uses of PPE

PPE Curriculum Connections: Safety in Schools and Sask Curriculum Connections

Grade 9:

• Career Education

Grade 10:

• Autobody
• Career and Work Exploration
• Construction & Carpentry
• Cow/Calf Production
• Dairy Production
• Mechanical & Automotive
• Welding

Grade 11:

• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Autobody
• Career and Work Exploration
• construction and Carpentry
• Cow and Calf Production
• Dairy Production
• Electronics
• Electrical
• Mechanical and Automotive
• Welding

Grade 12:

• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Autobody
• Career and Work Exploration
• Construction and Carpentry
• Cow and Calf Production
• Dairy Production
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Mechanical and Automotive

Resources & Support:

Safety in Schools 101: Informational Webinar

This informational webinar provides a detailed overview of Safety in Schools and how to navigate the teacher dashboard. Join our safety advisors to learn more about the Safety in Schools organization and what our partnership with them means for Saskatchewan students! 

• View additional Safety in Schools courses offered here
• Access the Administrative Guide for Teachers here
  *The Administrative Guide for Teachers provides step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help teachers navigate the Safety in Schools system.