Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
Gear up the right way. This course helps you understand what PPE you need, how to use it properly, and your legal responsibilities to stay safe on the job.
Introduction
This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training course will guide you through your responsibilities under the PPE at Work Regulations 1992, the different types of PPE you may need, how to use and maintain them correctly, and how to recognise PPE-related signs in the workplace. It’s all about keeping you safe, prepared, and compliant.
Course Structure
This training course is broken down into 3 sections.
- What is PPE?
- Types of PPE
- Safety Signs Relating to PPE
Course Overview
This PPE Training Course is essential for anyone who uses personal protective equipment in the workplace. With around 9,000 PPE-related incidents reported each year, proper training is critical for ensuring workplace safety and reducing the risk of injury.
Designed to meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, this course provides practical guidance on the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE. Users will gain a clear understanding of the different types of personal protective equipment, from helmets and gloves to eye protection and high-visibility clothing, and how to wear and care for each item correctly.
The course also explains how to identify PPE safety signs, including mandatory symbols and warning labels, helping staff quickly recognise what equipment is needed in different work environments.
Whether you're an employee, supervisor, or employer, this online PPE training will help ensure health and safety compliance, minimise risks, and promote a culture of safety in your organisation. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to use PPE confidently and effectively, keeping yourself and others protected on the job.
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PPE Training Certification
All of our courses end with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
PPE Training concludes with a 20-question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, short in-course questionnaires will guide you through the sections of the training, which are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System). This can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, check & set pass marks, and serve as proof of commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
PPE Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note, if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS, then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these yourself in your host LMS.
