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Lesson 1: Purpose of PPE and Lifesaving Equipment

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Why is PPE described as the "last line of defense" in workplace safety?

Hierarchy of Controls: PPE as the Last Line of Defense
Hierarchy of Controls: PPE as the Last Line of Defense
Workers must be trained on when PPE is required, how to use it, and how to properly maintain it.
PPE is the last line of defense — it must never replace engineering or administrative hazard controls.
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