NFFS Academy Course Spotlight: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection
The NFFS Academy is an online e-learning portal developed in partnership with THORS eLearning Solutions to provide cutting edge employee training programs to foundry industry employees. NFFS members receive extended time (90 days) to complete courses and pay only $75 per course, a discount of 35-80% over non-member pricing. For more information and to create a NFFS Academy account, go to www.nffs.org/academy.
Course Spotlight: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection course introduces learners to commonly used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the manufacturing industry. After viewing animations illustrating possible hazards, the learner applies this knowledge in a gamified manner, in which they select a character, select appropriate PPE, and earn virtual badges for completing the material. This course is an interactive and helpful introduction for those new to a task or department, or as a refresher for anyone wishing to brush up on their awareness of PPE for general workplace safety.
Member Price through NFFS Academy: $75
Non-Member Price: $140
Learning Objectives
- Recognize when Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary by reviewing potential hazards in the workplace.
- Identify what kind of PPE is necessary.
- Review information about properly wearing and caring for PPE.
- Understand the limitations of PPE.
- Choose the appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
