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Personal Protective Equipment — Online Training Course

In the UK there are approximately 144 fatalities in the workplace and around 621,000 non-fatal injuries every year. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in managing Health & Safety risks. However, historical data shows many workers suffering injury were not wearing this clothing. This course will show how wearing PPE plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing fatalities, injuries and diseases that would otherwise occur in the workplace. It includes details of a wide range of PPE options, examines the legislation and regulations that govern the responsibilities of employers, employees and suppliers, and provides a real-life case study showing the law in action. The course will also cover risk assessment and the role it plays in the selection and use of PPE along with discussing other hazard control measures that can be implemented. Finally, the course will move on to how to use, fit and wear PPE and understand its physical and theoretical limitations.

Personal Protective Equipment

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  • CPD, IIRSM & IOSH Approved

  • 100% online — study at your own pace, on any device

  • Duration: approximately 60 minutes

  • Delivered via our trusted eLearning partner, VideoTile Learning

  • 6 interactive modules with end-of-module assessments

  • Certificate issued on successful completion

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Personal Protective Equipment

  • CPD, IIRSM & IOSH Approved

  • Study Method — 100% Online

  • Duration — 60 minutes

  • Certificate on Completion

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the legislation surrounding the use of PPE, legal obligations and the safety

  • Recognise that PPE is the last choice in the hierarchy of control and must only be used when

  • Evaluate the different types of PPE, state where it provides protection and understand that

  • PPE can be used in combination as 3 or 5 point protection.

  • Understand the need for good maintenance of PPE and then where it can’t be maintained it

  • Create effective methods to ensure broken or PPE that needs maintaining is not used.

  • This course is primarily aimed at people that work in industries such as construction where they are

  • One of the key things this course is intended to do is to teach people why they should use the PPE

  • Candidates understanding how and why they should use PPE will mean they are more likely to use it

  • Many of our other Health and Safety courses compliment this one include Working at Height,

  • Working Safely and Asbestos Awareness.

Course Modules

This course is made up of 6 modules:

  • Introduction

  • Regulations & Responsibilities

  • PPE in Practice

  • Risk Assessment, Selection and Use

  • Types of PPE

  • Maintenance and replacement

Assessment: Each module ends with a multiple-choice assessment. You must achieve a pass mark of 70% to progress to the next module.

Certification: On successful completion, you will receive a certificate confirming your achievement.

How long does the Personal Protective Equipment course take?

The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. It is entirely self-paced, so you can fit it around your work schedule.

Is this course fully online?

Yes. The course is 100% online and can be accessed on any device with an internet connection. There is no need for classroom attendance.

What certificate will I receive?

On successful completion of the Personal Protective Equipment course, you will receive a downloadable certificate that you can share with your employer as evidence of training.

What is the pass mark?

Each module has a 70% pass mark which must be achieved before progressing to the next module.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, and team leaders who have responsibility for health and safety in their workplace

Can I buy this course for my team?

Yes. We offer group enrolments and volume discounts for teams of five or more. Contact us at info@yorkgreen.uk or book a call to discuss your training needs.

What are the technical requirements?

The course is browser-based — no software installation needed. You will need an up-to-date web browser, a stable internet connection (3Mb+), and 1GB+ RAM.

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