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5. Training Requirements

Training will be conducted in two phases. Online general PPE training provided through ORCBS will be required for all employees who wear PPE. Site specific PPE training will be conducted by department supervisors and documented with the PPE Training Form.

On line training will include:

• When and why personal protective equipment is necessary;
• What type of personal protective equipment is necessary;
• How properly to don, doff, adjust and wear personal protective equipment;
• The limitations of the personal protective equipment;
• The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the personal protective equipment.

Site specific training will include:

• What type of personal protective equipment is necessary for each job;
• How properly to don, doff, adjust and wear personal protective equipment;
• How to obtain PPE
• Departmental cleaning, maintenance and replacement procedures.

Laboratory personnel must be instructed to remove gloves and lab coats prior to entering common areas (hallways, elevators, eating areas, rest rooms, offices, etc.).

Each employee shall demonstrate an understanding of the training and the ability to use personal protective equipment properly before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE.

Appendix B is a “PPE Training Guide” which can be discussed with or distributed to employees.

Procedures: Training Certification

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