COVID-19 Worker Protection Including Personal Protective Equipment
Issued by
Harper College
Exposure to “COVID 19” and other infectious diseases can result in significant illness or even death. Workers can protect themselves by understanding sources of infection, recognizing hazards, and knowing how to mitigate or avoid the hazards through safe practices and PPE. At the completion of the course students will know sources of “COVID 19” virus and other infectious diseases, basic hazards of infection, and be able avoid/control the risk to avoid illness using safe practices and PPE.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Completion of Harper College's safety course: COVID-19 Worker Protection Including Personal Protective Equipment.
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Basic knowledge of "COVID-19" and other infectious diseases.
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Know the OSHA rules, regulations and other industry standards relating to infectious illnesses
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Controls to prevent exposure to COVID and other infectious illnesses
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Proper selection and use of personal protective equipment
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Procedures if an employee becomes ill and contact tracing.