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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • 20 Minutes
  • For all staff
  • jurisdiction UK

This 20-minute course covers the selection, use, legal requirements and maintenance of personal protective equipment. It helps staff understand why PPE matters, identify and use the right equipment for different workplace hazards and environments, and adhere to the regulatory standards that govern how PPE is provided, worn and looked after.

PPE is the last line of defence and the one most often relied on first, which is where the problems start. Ill-fitting, damaged or unsuitable equipment offers less protection than the user assumes. Employers must provide it free and maintain it, but only the wearer knows when it has stopped working properly. Training makes that judgement possible and keeps the control genuine.

objectives

What you’ll learn in
this course

  • Understand the importance of PPE
  • Identify and use the right PPE for various workplace hazards and environments
  • Adhere to regulatory standards, ensuring PPE is appropriate for specific risks
  • Effectively use and maintain various kinds of PPE

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