Description
🦺 Personal Protective Equipment – Online Course
📜 CPD, IIRSM & IOSH Approved | ⏱ Duration: Approx. 60 minutes
Course Overview
Each year in the UK, approximately 144 fatalities and over 600,000 non-fatal injuries occur in the workplace. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in reducing these risks—but only when it’s used correctly.
This course explores the importance of PPE in managing workplace hazards, how to select and wear it correctly, and the relevant UK legislation that governs its use.
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is essential for:
- Construction workers
- Factory and warehouse staff
- Window cleaners
- Beauticians
- Healthcare professionals
- Any employee required to use PPE as part of their role
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the legal obligations surrounding PPE and relevant safety standards
- Recognise PPE as the last line of defence in the hierarchy of hazard controls
- Identify different types of PPE and understand how and when to use them
- Apply best practices for maintaining and replacing PPE
- Implement procedures to ensure damaged or faulty PPE is not used
Course Modules
| Module No. | Module Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Introduction | 70% |
| 2 | Regulations & Responsibilities | 70% |
| 3 | PPE in Practice | 70% |
| 4 | Risk Assessment, Selection and Use | 70% |
| 5 | Types of PPE | 70% |
| 6 | Maintenance and Replacement | 70% |
| 7 | Final Assessment | 70% |
Course Benefits
- Promotes a safer workplace by encouraging proper PPE use
- Boosts understanding of legal requirements and responsibilities
- Flexible online delivery allows learners to study at their own pace
- Reduces the risk of injuries and associated costs to employers
Further Progression
This course pairs well with other health and safety modules such as:
- Working at Height
- Asbestos Awareness
- Working Safely
- Manual Handling
System Requirements
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+)
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In this course, you’ll learn about different types of PPE, risk assessments, maintenance procedures, and real-world applications through case studies.
