PPE Awareness Certification
Understanding how and when to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a vital part of workplace health and safety. Effective PPE training ensures that workers know how to protect themselves from risks that cannot be fully controlled by other means, and its correct use is essential to prevent accidents, injuries, and long-term health problems. From safety helmets and goggles to protective clothing, footwear, and gloves, PPE plays an important role across all industries. However, PPE only works if it is chosen carefully, maintained properly, and used correctly by trained staff.
Our PPE Awareness Certification provides a clear and practical introduction to PPE, the laws that govern its use, and the responsibilities of both employers and employees. The course explains how PPE fits into wider workplace safety systems, when it should be used, and the correct procedures for selecting, using, and maintaining equipment. It also explores the importance of compliance and training, helping to build a stronger culture of safety in the workplace.
Our PPE training covers:
- The main types of PPE available, how it protects people from harm and the legislation governing its use and selection
- How to choose the correct type of PPE for your workers, taking into account their circumstances, job type and individual needs
- How to store and maintain PPE, why it should be tested on a regular basis and when it should be inspected
- Why a good training program will improve compliance with PPE policies in the workplace, barriers to training and the components of a successful training session
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Duration 3 hours
Modules 4
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Course FAQ
Who can take the PPE Awareness Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 15 and 45 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
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