Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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This course introduces the essentials of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in workplace safety, focusing on its types, importance, and correct use. It covers regulatory standards, such as OSHA guidelines, and employer and employee responsibilities in ensuring safety.

10 Modules1 hour
€169€0
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the purpose and types of PPE.
  • Recognize the importance of PPE in workplace safety programs.
  • Learn OSHA regulations and employer obligations for PPE provision and maintenance.
  • Understand proper usage, care, and employee responsibilities related to PPE.
  • Understand employee responsibilities in using PPE effectively to ensure personal safety.
  • Acquire skills to identify workplace hazards that require PPE and select the appropriate equipment.
  • Build knowledge on maintaining, inspecting, and caring for PPE to ensure its effectiveness.

Modules

Module 1

What is PPE ?

Module 2

Types of PPE

Module 3

Assessing Hazards and Determining PPE Needs

Module 4

PPE Standards and Regulations

Module 5

Emergency Situations and PPE

Module 6

PPE For Specific Industries

Module 7

Donning and Doffing in PPE

Module 8

PPE For Children

Module 9

Maintenance and Replacement of PPE

Module 10

Summary

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Posted on 19/05/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

PPE is equipment worn or used to reduce exposure to workplace hazards. Examples include gloves, safety footwear, eye protection, masks, helmets and protective clothing.

PPE helps protect workers from injuries, hazardous substances, infection and other workplace risks. A PPE risk assessment helps identify hazards and select suitable protective equipment.

Workers should use PPE according to training, workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions. PPE must fit properly, be worn when required and be checked before use.

PPE should be regularly inspected, cleaned, stored correctly and maintained according to manufacturer guidance. Damaged or defective PPE should be removed from use and replaced promptly.

Employers are responsible for providing suitable PPE where required and ensuring workers receive appropriate information and training. Employees must use, care for and report problems with PPE.