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PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment: Rule (Effective Jan 13, 2025) Training

Why do you need PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment Training? The PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment: Rule (Effective Jan 13, 2025) Training ensures compliance with OSHA’s updated requirements under 29 CFR 1926.95, which mandate that construction employers provide properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for all workers. Ill-fitting PPE can compromise worker safety, reduce protection, and lead to serious injuries or fatalities. This training helps employers and workers understand their responsibilities, select appropriate PPE for different body types, conduct effective hazard assessments, and implement fit-focused safety practices—ultimately fostering a safer, more inclusive, and legally compliant work environment.

SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING FOR THE PPE FIT AWARENESS AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT  

The PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment: Rule (Effective Jan 13, 2025) Training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to comply with OSHA’s updated PPE fit requirements. Participants learn how to identify workplace hazards, assess PPE needs, and ensure that all protective equipment—such as gloves, hard hats, harnesses, and eyewear—fits properly for every worker, regardless of size or gender. The training also provides practical tools for documenting hazard assessments, addressing fit-related issues, and implementing effective PPE programs that prioritize both safety and inclusivity on construction sites. Upon successful completion, participants automatically receive their certification via email, affirming their competence in PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment Training.

PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment Training – OSHA Requirements

The PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment: Rule (Effective Jan 13, 2025) Training addresses updated OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1926.95, which now explicitly mandate that construction employers provide personal protective equipment that properly fits each employee. This includes ensuring that PPE such as gloves, hard hats, harnesses, and protective eyewear is available in various sizes to accommodate all body types. The training outlines employer responsibilities for conducting hazard assessments, selecting appropriate PPE, and maintaining compliance through documentation and employee engagement—helping organizations meet OSHA standards and avoid costly violations.

IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

0.2

CEU Requirements 

1. 100% attendance for the PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment Training Class
2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
5. As applicable, achievement of a minimum passing score on the required end-of-course examination
6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this PPE Fit Awareness and Hazard Assessment Training, the student will be able to:

• Understand OSHA’s updated PPE fit requirements in 29 CFR 1926.95.
• Identify types of PPE affected by the new fit requirement.
• Conduct and document a PPE hazard assessment.
• Recognize how PPE fit impacts safety and compliance.
• Apply best practices for selecting and issuing properly fitting PPE.
• Address special considerations for diverse body types and genders.
• Implement corrective measures for PPE-related noncompliance.