Course Description
This online course on Personal Protective Equipment emphasises the critical role of wearing PPE in preventing and mitigating workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. The course delves into various PPE options, examines relevant legislation and regulations governing the responsibilities of employers, employees, and suppliers, and offers a real-life case study illustrating legal compliance.
As well as this, the course addresses risk assessment and its significance in selecting and utilising PPE, alongside discussing alternative hazard control measures that can be adopted. Lastly, it covers proper usage, fitting, and wearing of PPE, while also highlighting its practical and theoretical limitations.
Course duration: 60 minutes
Modules Covered
- Introduction
- PPE
- Risk Assessment, Selection and Use
- Types of PPE
- Maintenance and replacement
Accreditation
The E-Learning course on Personal Protective Equipment is endorsed by prominent industry organisations: IOSH, IIRSM, and CPD.
Our IIRSM & CPD approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
Benefits
- Enhanced Safety: Understanding the importance and rationale behind PPE usage increases the likelihood of consistent and correct utilisation, ultimately reducing the risk of injuries for candidates.
- Industry Recognition: The Personal Protective Equipment E-Learning course holds approval from reputable industry bodies like IOSH, IIRSM, and CPD, ensuring credibility and adherence to industry standards.
- Flexibility: Online training offers flexibility, allowing candidates to progress through the modules at their convenience, accommodating their work and personal schedules effectively.
- Efficiency: The online format optimises learning efficiency, enabling candidates to grasp essential concepts and safety protocols efficiently.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Online training eliminates the need for expensive travel and venue costs associated with traditional training methods, providing a more affordable option without compromising quality.
Eligibility
The primary audience for this online Personal Protective Equipment course includes individuals employed in industries like construction, where the regular use of a diverse range of PPE is common. Nevertheless, numerous other occupational sectors necessitate the use of PPE, encompassing environments such as factories, warehouses, window cleaning, healthcare facilities, beauty salons, and various others.
