The Dairy Workers – Personal Protective Equipment Safety course introduces the essential principles of selecting, using, and maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE) on the farm. When workplace hazards cannot be fully eliminated or controlled through engineering or administrative measures, PPE becomes the final layer of protection. This training helps workers understand what types of protective equipment are available, how each piece functions, and how to choose the right equipment for the job.

Participants learn about the limitations of PPE, the importance of proper fit, and the responsibilities involved in caring for and maintaining equipment to ensure ongoing effectiveness. The course also covers specific types of protection—such as respiratory and hearing protection—as well as everyday items commonly used during routine dairy work. By building awareness of correct PPE practices, workers can reduce their exposure to hazards and stay safer while performing daily tasks.

Personal protective equipment plays a critical role in minimizing worker exposure to hazards such as chemicals, noise, airborne contaminants, and physical risks. Understanding how to select appropriate PPE and use it correctly helps workers maintain a safer work environment. This course provides essential knowledge for dairy workers who rely on PPE as part of their daily safety practices.

Introduction

• Review course objectives and understand when PPE is required
• Learn how PPE fits into the hierarchy of controls

PPE Selection

• Identify how to choose the right equipment for specific tasks
• Understand hazard assessment and equipment compatibility

PPE Use

• Learn proper donning and doffing techniques
• Understand how to maintain a secure and effective fit

PPE Care

• Review cleaning, inspection, and storage requirements
• Learn how to identify damaged or ineffective equipment

Respiratory Protection

• Understand types of respirators and when they are needed
• Learn about fit, filtration, and proper maintenance

Hearing Protection

• Identify noise hazards around dairy equipment
• Learn how earplugs and earmuffs reduce exposure

Everyday Protection

• Review common protective items used during routine chores
• Understand how gloves, boots, eyewear, and clothing contribute to safety

Quiz

• Reinforce key PPE concepts through knowledge checks

This online Dairy Workers – Personal Protective Equipment Safety course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

A passing score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Users may attempt the course up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the program help strengthen understanding and retention.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate verifying their understanding of PPE selection, use, and maintenance.