Learning Outcome
- Understand the importance and role of PPE in the workplace
- Examine different types of PPE that protect specific parts of the body
- Discover hazards and choosing the right PPE for work activities
- Learn how to maintain, store, and clean essential PPE at work
- Recognise the awareness of UK PPE legislation and changes made due to Brexit
Description
Learn the importance of the maintenance and use of essential items in the workplace with this Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) course. PPE is a vital part of many jobs and in a wide range of business sectors. From working at heights to protecting your eyes, there will always be a specific item that should be offered to anyone performing their duties. With the help of this course, you will be made fully aware of each type of PPE.
To accomplish this, you will learn about items of PPE that protect from impact, exposure, and extreme temperatures, as well as methods for assessing risk and choosing the right protective items. In addition to this, you will learn how to store, clean, and maintain PPE whilst remaining within the legislation and regulations upheld by UK law and government safety acts. All employees must have their health and well-being safeguarded by their company, and this training ensures that this happens.
Your Path to Success
When you complete this PPE training course, you will gain the capability to assess workplace hazards and choose the correct protection for employees or colleagues. This will prove a significant advantage for those applying themselves to roles of safety inspection or have supervisory responsibilities. It also highlights industry changes that have come into force after the UK left the European Union.
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is designed to provide a valuable introduction to safety equipment commonly used in the workplace. As such, it offers an excellent way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to inspect, procure, and maintain the PPE for your business to function safely. Full-time and part-time learners are equally supported, and it can take just 20 to 30 hours to gain accreditation, with study periods being entirely customisable to your needs.
Certification
This course is CPD Certified by The CPD Certification Service. You’ll be eligible to apply for the CPD certified certificate once you complete the course
