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Online Course
Personal Protective Equipment
1 hour
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Mobile Friendly
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Accredited Course
In the UK, around 144 workplace fatalities and 621,000 non-fatal injuries occur annually. Personal Protective Equipment Training (PPE) is crucial for managing Health & Safety risks, yet historical data reveals instances of injuries due to non-compliance.
This online PPE E-Learning course guides learners in the safe and proper use of PPE and emphasizes the pivotal role of PPE in preventing workplace fatalities, injuries, and diseases. It covers various PPE options, explores relevant legislation, and includes a case study demonstrating legal applications. The course addresses risk assessment, hazard control measures, and provides guidance on the proper use, fit, and understanding of PPE limitations.
Legal duties on employers, the self-employed, and employees are outlined, emphasizing PPE's place in the hierarchy of control. It stresses the collaboration of PPE with other control measures. Armed with this knowledge, learners grasp the critical importance of correctly selecting and using PPE as an integral aspect of health and safety control measures at work.
Training Teams
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Monitor Learner Progress
Multi-course discounts available
Compliant with UK Regulations
Individual Learners
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Access Anywhere, Anytime
Same day PDF Certificate
Relevant Content & Fast Completion
1. Introduction.
2. PPE.
3. Risk Assessment, Selection and Use.
4. Types of PPE.
5. Maintenance and replacement.
Languages
This course is available in the following languages:
English
Lithuanian
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Personal Protective Equipment Course Certificate
Course Certificate
Learners complete modules on PPE selection, use and maintenance, each followed by knowledge checks. A system-generated certificate becomes available at the end of the course.
This certificate is available to download instantly and is recorded within the training management system for tracking and compliance.
This Personal Protective Equipment course is passed by answering questions throughout each module.
A pass rate of 70% is required to earn your certificate.
Format: Fully Online
Assessment: Multiple Choice
Pass Mark: 70%
Course Assessment
CPD Points
+2
Participants will be awarded 2 CPD points upon finishing this course.
By earning CPD points, learners demonstrate their commitment to staying current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Compliance
This course is developed in line with UK Government guidance on workplace health and safety, outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
For full details, visit gov.uk.
Ensuring the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial for workplaces to comply with regulations such as the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 in the UK. These regulations require employers to assess risks to their employees' health and safety and provide suitable PPE where necessary.
By providing training on the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE, organizations ensure that employees understand how to protect themselves from workplace hazards effectively. This contributes to legal compliance and the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Course Details
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How Our Courses Work
1.
Purchase
Select what course you want to buy and add it to your basket.
Before buying a course select how many of each course you want to purchase.
From there, just follow the checkout instructions and choose which method of payment you would like to use.
2.
Access
Once you have purchased your course you will receive an email with a link to begin training. Click the link you have received via email and you will then be navigated to a page that allows you to either start your individual course or assign courses to your learners.
3.
Certify
Once you have purchased your course you will receive an email with a link to begin training. Click the link you have received via email and you will then be navigated to a page that allows you to either start your individual course or assign courses to your learners.
Mobile and Tablet Friendly
Recommended System Requirements
Browser: Up to date web browser
Video: Up to date video drivers
Memory: 2Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Learn from your Phone
Our courses can be accessed on mobile and tablet devices.
Personal Protective Equipment FAQ
What is PPE in the workplace?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes items like helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and respiratory equipment designed to protect workers from hazards.