Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Overview

Personal Protective Equipment is required to keep people protected in the workplace. Not wearing PPE can result in serious injuries and damage to workers. The UK alone reports fatal and non-fatal injuries in the thousands very year because people didn’t wear their PPE. Personal Protective Equipment will provide in-depth information on the importance of wearing PPE and how it can reduce the risk of fatal injuries and diseases. This is particularly important to people working in factories, construction sites and warehouses. The course will offer real-world examples to demonstrate the importance PPE plays in the role of staying safe in the workplace. Key modules are explored fully in this course on how to assess risks, understand hazard control measures and implement them as necessary.

Personal Protective Equipment will feature practical advice and guidance on the technical requirements of PPE, why managers should take the responsibility of ensuring their workers wear PPE and ensure that workers themselves comply with these requirements.  This is a CPD certified course which demonstrates to potential employers that you are continually developing yourself, and will make you a desirable candidate with room for career progression.

Why You Should Consider Taking this Course at 1Training?

1Training is a leading online provider for several accrediting bodies, and provides learners the opportunity to take this exclusive course awarded by CPD. At 1Training, we give our fullest attention to our learners’ needs and ensure they have the necessary information required to proceed with the Course. Learners who register will be given excellent support, discounts for future purchases and be eligible for a TOTUM Discount card and Student ID card with amazing offers and access to retail stores, the library, cinemas, gym memberships and their favourite restaurants.

Learning Outcomes

• Once you understand how to use PPE, you will learn to use it consistently and accurately
• Using PPE will reduce the risk of injury
• Understand the physical limitations of wearing PPE
• Examine the regulations that govern employers on the responsibility of providing PPE to their staff

Course Curriculum
1: Introduction
2: Regulations & Responsibilities
3: PPE in Practice
4: Risk Assessment, Selection and Use
5: Types of PPE
6: Maintenance and replacement

This course is recommended for,

• Individuals who work in construction
• Individuals who work in factories and warehouses and require PPE
• Beauticians
• Healthcare Professionals

Method of Assessment 

In order to qualify in the course ‘Personal Protective Equipment’ successfully, learners will take an online test. This online test is marked automatically, so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Pass Mark: 70%

Certification 

Upon the successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the ‘Personal Protective Equipment’ Certificate.

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lessons at any time.

Awarding Body

CPD is a leading awarding body in the United Kingdom that meets an excellent standard of high quality education. CPD is committed towards the enhancement of proficiency and personal skills in order to develop learners’ skills and abilities. CPD ensures that both practical and academic qualifications assist individuals to re-skill or up-skill and maintain a competitive advantage in their chosen industry.