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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.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 25 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course: Lessons: ongeveer 25 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • 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

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    Where does PPE rank in the hierarchy of controls?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It is the last line of defence

    In the hierarchy of controls, PPE comes last, after elimination, substitution, engineering and administrative controls.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    Which control in the hierarchy is the most effective?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Elimination

    Elimination removes the hazard from the workplace, so it is the most effective control.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    When is it reasonable to rely on PPE as the main control?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    What does PPE do to the hazard itself?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    Why can badly maintained PPE be more dangerous than wearing none?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    Who pays for PPE in Canada?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    In British Columbia, which item is the worker normally responsible for providing?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    Under BC's OHS Regulation, who provides required PPE other than weather clothing, general work gloves, footwear and safety headgear?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    Under BC's OHS Regulation, what must a worker do with required PPE before using it?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Inspect it

    Section 8.9 requires workers to use PPE as trained, inspect it before use and report any malfunction.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    A Type 1 hard hat protects the top of the head. What does a Type 2 hard hat add?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which hard hat class is rated for work near high-voltage conductors (20,000 V)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    A falling tool hits your hard hat, but you cannot see any damage. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Replace the hard hat

    CCOHS says to replace headwear that has been struck, even if no damage is visible.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Why should you not paint the plastic shell of a hard hat?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does a green triangle on CSA-certified safety footwear mean?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Which CSA marking on safety footwear shows electric shock resistance?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    How much of the face should safety glasses cover?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    For splashes of a chemical, which eye and face protection does CCOHS list as a good choice?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    In most Canadian jurisdictions, what is the occupational noise exposure limit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 85 dBA

    CCOHS says the occupational exposure limit for noise is 85 dBA in most jurisdictions.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Can music earbuds be used as hearing protection at work?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, they are not hearing protectors

    CCOHS states that music earphones or headsets are not substitutes for hearing protectors.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    A worker wears a 25 dB hearing protector but takes it off for 5 minutes every hour. About how much protection is left?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    According to CCOHS, earplugs should not be used on their own where noise is above what level?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How do you find the right glove material for working with a chemical?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Why may a worker with a beard be unable to wear a tight-fitting respirator?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Hair can break the face seal

    CCOHS says beards, sideburns and stubble can break the seal between the skin and the respirator.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    In BC, a worker is exposed to vehicles travelling faster than 30 km/h. What apparel is required?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Under BC's rules, what must a worker near moving machine parts avoid wearing?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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