Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course 2026
This course is for security guards and other workers who must wear personal protective equipment on site. It covers where PPE fits in the hierarchy of controls, who provides it, the main CSA standards, and how to wear and care for head, foot, eye, hearing, hand and breathing protection. It is background knowledge only: your employer must train you on your site's PPE, and respirator users need their employer's program, including fit testing.
Kurz und knapp
Dieser kostenlose Kurs hat Lektionen für etwa 25 Minuten und einen Test mit 25 Fragen. Ab 80 % können Sie eine Teilnahmebescheinigung herunterladen (privat, nicht akkreditiert). Am 13. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.
Das lernen Sie
- Explain why PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls
- Describe who provides PPE and the worker's duties, using BC as an example
- Choose hard hats and safety footwear by their CSA type, class and marking
- Use eye, face and hearing protection correctly
- Pick gloves, respirators and high-visibility apparel for the hazard
- Inspect, clean, store and replace PPE
Erreichen Sie mindestens 80 %, um Ihr Zertifikat herunterzuladen.
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Frage 1 von 25
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Antwort: A. It is the last line of defence
In the hierarchy of controls, PPE comes last, after elimination, substitution, engineering and administrative controls.
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Antwort: C. Elimination
Elimination removes the hazard from the workplace, so it is the most effective control.
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Antwort: D. When better controls are not practicable
CCOHS says PPE is the main control only when other controls are not practicable, as a temporary measure, during maintenance and clean-up, or in emergencies.
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Antwort: C. Nothing; it only lowers the wearer's exposure
CCOHS notes that PPE does not reduce the hazard itself. It only limits the wearer's exposure when worn correctly.
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Frage 5 von 25
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Antwort: B. It gives the wearer a false sense of security
CCOHS warns that poorly maintained PPE can create a false sense of security, so workers take risks they would otherwise avoid.
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Frage 6 von 25
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Antwort: A. It depends on the province or territory
Who pays for PPE varies by jurisdiction. CCOHS gives NWT, Nunavut, Quebec and Saskatchewan as examples where employers must provide it free.
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Frage 7 von 25
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Antwort: D. Safety footwear
BC's OHS Regulation, s. 8.2, makes the worker responsible for weather clothing, general work gloves, footwear including safety footwear, and safety headgear.
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Frage 8 von 25
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Antwort: D. The employer, at no cost to the worker
Section 8.2 says the employer must provide all other required PPE at no cost to the worker.
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Frage 9 von 25
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Antwort: D. Inspect it
Section 8.9 requires workers to use PPE as trained, inspect it before use and report any malfunction.
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Frage 10 von 25
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Antwort: B. Protection at the sides and back of the head
Type 1 headwear protects the top of the head. Type 2 also protects the sides and back.
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Frage 11 von 25
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Antwort: B. Class E
Class E headwear has a 20,000 V rating. Class G is rated for 2,200 V and Class C has no electrical rating.
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Frage 12 von 25
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Antwort: A. Replace the hard hat
CCOHS says to replace headwear that has been struck, even if no damage is visible.
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Frage 13 von 25
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Antwort: C. Solvents can weaken it and paint can hide cracks
CCOHS says paint solvents can make the shell brittle and paint can hide cracks. Reflective tape can be used instead.
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Frage 14 von 25
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Antwort: B. Grade 1 toe cap with a puncture-resistant sole
Under CSA Z195, a green triangle marks a Grade 1 toe cap with sole puncture protection, for heavy work such as construction.
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Antwort: D. White rectangle with an orange omega (Ω)
A white rectangle with an orange omega marks electric shock resistance. The red C means conductive and SD means static-dissipative.
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Frage 16 von 25
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Antwort: A. From the eyebrow to the cheekbone
CCOHS says eyewear should cover from the eyebrow to the cheekbone, with the frame as close to the face as possible.
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Frage 17 von 25
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Antwort: A. A face shield worn over goggles
For splashes, droplets and sprays, CCOHS lists a face shield worn over goggles with indirect ventilation as one suitable choice.
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Frage 18 von 25
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Antwort: A. 85 dBA
CCOHS says the occupational exposure limit for noise is 85 dBA in most jurisdictions.
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Frage 19 von 25
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Antwort: D. No, they are not hearing protectors
CCOHS states that music earphones or headsets are not substitutes for hearing protectors.
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Frage 20 von 25
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Antwort: A. No more than 11 dB
CCOHS shows that removing a 25 dB protector for 5 minutes an hour cuts protection to no more than 11 dB. Wear it the whole time.
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Frage 21 von 25
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Antwort: C. 105 dBA
CCOHS says earplugs should not be used in areas above 105 dBA. Very loud areas need more protection, such as earplugs worn with earmuffs.
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Frage 22 von 25
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Antwort: A. Check the SDS or ask the supplier
No one glove material resists all chemicals. The SDS should name the right material; if not, contact the supplier.
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Frage 23 von 25
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Antwort: B. Hair can break the face seal
CCOHS says beards, sideburns and stubble can break the seal between the skin and the respirator.
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Frage 24 von 25
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Antwort: A. Class 2 or Class 3 apparel
BC's OHS Regulation, s. 8.24, requires Class 2 or Class 3 high-visibility apparel meeting CSA Z96 when vehicles exceed 30 km/h.
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Antwort: B. Rings, bracelets or dangling neckwear
BC's OHS Regulation, s. 8.10, bans dangling neckwear, bracelets, wristwatches and rings near moving machinery, and clothing must fit closely.
Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.
Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten
- PPE is the last line of defence. Elimination, substitution, engineering and administrative controls come first.
- Who pays for PPE varies by jurisdiction. In BC, the employer provides most PPE at no cost, but workers supply safety footwear and headgear.
- A hard hat that has been struck should be replaced, even if no damage is visible.
- A green triangle on CSA Z195 footwear means a Grade 1 toe cap with a puncture-resistant sole.
- Removing a 25 dB hearing protector for just 5 minutes an hour leaves no more than 11 dB of protection.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Does my employer have to pay for my PPE?
It depends on where you work. CCOHS names NWT, Nunavut, Quebec and Saskatchewan as places where employers must provide PPE free. In BC, the employer provides most PPE, but workers supply their own safety footwear, safety headgear, general work gloves and weather clothing.
Does this course qualify me to wear a respirator?
No. It is background knowledge only. Your employer must train you on the PPE used at your site, and respirator users need their employer's respiratory protection program, which includes fit testing.
When should I replace my hard hat?
Replace it after it has been struck, even if it looks fine. Also replace a shell that is cracked, gouged, stiff or chalky, and a suspension that is torn.
Are music earbuds OK as hearing protection?
No. CCOHS says music earphones and headsets are not substitutes for hearing protectors. Wear approved earplugs or earmuffs the whole time you are in noise.
Ist die Bescheinigung akkreditiert oder offiziell anerkannt?
Nein. Es ist eine private Teilnahmebescheinigung, nur für Ihr Wissen. Sie ist von keiner Behörde, Zulassungsstelle, Aufsichtsbehörde oder Bildungseinrichtung anerkannt, akkreditiert oder genehmigt und ersetzt keine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lizenz, Zertifizierung oder Ausbildung.