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Personal Protective Equipment
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations place a number of essential requirements on employers, not least to provide suitable PPE when the risk cannot be avoided by other means. This module provides the perfect guide to understanding the requirements of PPE and why we must ensure that when used, it is used correctly.
The definition of PPE ‘all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work which protects him against one or more risk to his health or safety’ This includes a number of items that you’ll probably be familiar with such as: Safety shoes/ boots, harnesses, gloves, eyewear and hi-vis clothing. However items such as breathing apparatus and ear defenders are not included in PPE as other regulations apply to these items. The thing to remember is that any additional items must be compatible with PPE Equipment.
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to provide increased understanding about the use of PPE. The course includes information and advice to employees on the importance of using PPE Correctly.
This will cover a number of elements:
- Understand the Law regarding PPE
- Ensure they understand the importance of using the correct PPE
- Recognise common safety hazards where PPE is required
- Have understood the principles of maintain PPE in good condition
Course Content
- What is PPE?
- Assessing suitable PPE
- The hazards and types of PPE
- Training
- Maintenance
- CE Marking
- Key points to remember
- Multiple choice questions
Who should complete this course?
The course is designed for employees who may need to use PPE, so is ideal for induction or refresher training.
- Prior Learning - none required
- Pre Course Learning – none required
- Certification - All learners who successfully complete the module will be issued with a certificate of learning
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Cost of Course
