Personal Protective Equipment
€30for members
€30for non-members
50 mins
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to clothing and equipment that can protect you from injury and ill health when risks cannot be controlled enough in other ways.
This course is designed to highlight the type, selection and use of PPE items in the workplace and the benefits and limitations of PPE.
See full course details Ask a questionThis course explores the essential role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as part of an overall workplace health and safety strategy.
Learners will gain an understanding of why PPE is required, when it should be used, and how it acts as a final line of defence against workplace hazards when other control measures are insufficient.
Through practical examples, participants will learn about different types of PPE, the responsibilities of employers and workers, and the importance of correct fitting, use, maintenance, and storage.
The course also explains common PPE safety signs and helps learners recognise the limitations of PPE, ensuring it is used effectively and appropriately within the workplace.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify the role of PPE as one of many controls to keep you safe in the workplace
- Outline employers’ and workers’ responsibilities for PPE
- Recognise the importance of correctly using, wearing, maintaining and storing PPE
- Identify typical examples of PPE and the safety signs that specify their use
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Employees required to wear PPE as part of their work activities
- New starters seeking an introduction to workplace safety requirements
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for monitoring PPE compliance
- Contractors and temporary workers operating in potentially hazardous environments
- Anyone who needs to understand the correct selection, use, and care of PPE in the workplace
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants can download and print off a completion certificate.
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