Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Copy
Ozlem (she/her) Community Manager July 29, 2021
This lesson will share quick tips and best practices on using personal protective equipment (PPE). There are two videos in this lesson.
How to wear a mask?
OSHA requires that everyone in your organization must wear face coverings. What are the best practices to avoid misuse of masks? Watch this fun video to learn how to wear a mask properly to mitigate your organization’s risk of an outbreak.
Watch the video:
Key takeaways:
How to wear a mask:
- Wash your hands properly!
- Cup the mask in your hand with the colored side in your palm.
- Place the mask over your nose and mouth with the metal strip on the nose and the colored side facing outwards.
- Place the loops over the ears and mold the mask against your face.
- Do not wear the mask inside out.
How to remove a glove:
The second video in this lesson will share tips and best practices on how to remove a glove. Earlier in the course, we reviewed bloodborne pathogens and their spread. You must follow proper glove disposal methods to prevent the risk of a bloodborne virus spread.
Watch the video:
Key takeaways:
How to remove a glove?
- Pinch the glove at the wrist level and peel it away from the hand, allowing it to fold inside out.
- Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand.
- Remove the second glove and fold it over the first glove.
Assignment:
Course Workbook: Complete the PPE assessments on pages 23 and 24.
Review: COVID-19 Prevention Plan Template, pages 25 and 26 on employee administrative guidance and edit to customize for your organization’s needs.
