PPE Awareness Certification

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protects workers in many fields from injury and disease. However, the decision to use PPE should not be undertaken lightly and should be used only as a last resort when other risk reduction measures do not work.

In this course, you will learn how and when it is appropriate to use PPE, what you need to bear in mind when choosing it and how to get the most from your equipment. The course also addresses employers’ and employees’ duties under health and safety laws.

What You Will Learn

  • 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

Benefits of Taking This Course

  • If you are an employer, you will benefit from understanding your obligations under the law with regards to the provision and use of PPE
  • If you are a worker who uses PPE, this course will further your understanding of why PPE is used, the different types of PPE available and why it should be used only as a last resort
  • If you are responsible for the storage of PPE, this course will help you keep it in good working order
  • If you are responsible for conducting risk assessments at work, you will benefit from this overview of the role of PPE and when it should be used


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: What is PPE and Why is it Important?

Module 2: Choosing and Providing Appropriate PPE

Module 3: Maintaining PPE

Module 4: Training Employers in the Correct Use of PPE

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FAQ's

  • 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 20 and 90 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.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if a user fails the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.

  • How long does it take to complete the PPE Awareness Certification course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.