It is the employers' responsibility to assess the workplace hazards, and if they are present or are likely to be present, and work practice controls alone are not sufficient, then the employer must provide personal protective equipment to the exposed employees.

This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA's role in prevention and elimination of work-related casualties and fatalities, which can be protected through proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

The elements listed below are the minimum system requirements to take this online course. While you may use the minimum requirements, your experience online will be greatly enhanced through the use of a faster internet connection, i.e. cable or DSL as opposed to 'dial-up'.

• IBM PC Compatible Computer [200 MHz processor with 32MB RAM]
• Sound Card with speakers or headphones
• SVGA [800x600] video card, driver, and monitor
• Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
• Internet connection [minimum 56Kbps recommended]
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or greater [free download]