PPE Recognition and Safe Use

What is this course?

An awareness-level course for employees and new starters in any workplace, covering the main types of PPE, when and why each is needed, and how to keep it in good working condition. It's designed as an introduction rather than a deep technical dive into PPE standards and specifications.

Quick Facts

Price: £30 + VAT per learner
Duration: 20–30 minutes, self-paced
Certification: digital certificate, issued immediately on passing
Validity: 1 year

Why PPE Matters — the law, and who's responsible for what
Head & Eye Protection
Hearing & Respiratory Protection
Hand Protection — matching the right glove to the task
Hi-Vis & Footwear
Inspection & Common Mistakes — pre-shift checks and habits that undo PPE's protection
A branching scenario challenge, where the learner's choices change the outcome

A 20-question, auto-graded quiz mixing multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions. Pass mark: 80% (16 out of 20). Results and a digital certificate are issued immediately.

Anyone required to wear PPE in the workplace, including new starters needing a foundational awareness course, or existing staff needing a refresher.

Course Content

Why PPE Matters — the law, and who's responsible for what
Head & Eye Protection
Hearing & Respiratory Protection
Hand Protection — matching the right glove to the task
Hi-Vis & Footwear
Inspection & Common Mistakes — pre-shift checks and habits that undo PPE's protection
A branching scenario challenge, where the learner's choices change the outcome

Assessment

A 20-question, auto-graded quiz mixing multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions. Pass mark: 80% (16 out of 20). Results and a digital certificate are issued immediately.

Suitable For

Anyone required to wear PPE in the workplace, including new starters needing a foundational awareness course, or existing staff needing a refresher.

FAQs

How is this different from your classroom PPE course?

This eLearning version is a shorter, awareness-level introduction. Our classroom course goes into more technical detail, including specific standards and ratings for different types of PPE.

What happens if I don't pass?

You'll be able to review the relevant sections and retake the quiz.

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