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eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits General Requirements Shipbuilding Ship Repair Shipbreaking Barge Cleaning PPE » Employee Training   Figure 1: Illustration of the many ship repair operations that require PPE. Employees must receive training in the proper use, care, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce injuries and illnesses and prevent fatalities. [1915.152(e)(1)] General training requirements Note: Confined space entry is one of the leading hazards associated with barge cleaning. Review the Shipbreaking: Confined/Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres chapter for information on how to protect workers from this hazard. General Training Requirements PPE training must ensure that: Each employee shall be trained to understand at least the following: When PPE is necessary. [1915.152(e)(1)(i)] What PPE is necessary. [1915.152(e)(1)(ii)] How to adjust and wear PPE. [1915.152(e)(1)(iii)] The limitations of the PPE. [1915.152(e)(1)(iv)] The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE. [1915.152(e)(1)(v)] Each employee must demonstrate the ability to use PPE properly. [1915.152(e)(2)]   Re-training is provided in situations where: Changes in occupation or work render previous training inadequate. Changes in the types of PPE to be used render previous training inadequate. Employee does not know how to use or wear PPE. Training must be verified and completed with a document containing the following information [1915.152(e)(4)]: Name of employee trained. Date(s) of training. Type of training the employee received. Back to Top   eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits

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