Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE is the last line of defence against workplace hazards and it only works if employees know how to select, use and maintain it correctly. This IOSH-approved course explains the types of PPE available, the risks each is designed to protect against, and what the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require of both employers and employees. Completed entirely online, it supports compliance with current PPE legislation. Face-to-face training may be required for practical application in specific roles.
• What is PPE?
How PPE is defined under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, where it sits within the hierarchy of controls, and the responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to its provision, use and maintenance.
• Types of PPE
The main categories of PPE — including head, eye, hearing, respiratory, hand, foot and body protection — the hazards each type is designed to protect against, and how to select the correct PPE for a given task or environment.
• Safety signs relating to PPE
How to identify and interpret mandatory PPE signs and associated warning signs in the workplace, and what each sign requires of the employee entering that area or undertaking that task.
• Assessment
Online knowledge checks completed throughout the course.
Delivered online with interactive content, practical examples, and guidance on selecting, using, and maintaining PPE in compliance with legislation.
Employees whose roles require the use of Personal Protective Equipment in any form, including high-risk or industrial environments.
No prerequisites required.