Workplace Safety Essentials
Personal Protective Equipment
Understand why PPE matters, not just how to wear it, covering legislation, risk assessment, selection and maintenance across construction, healthcare and other sectors
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- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: 1 hour
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: employees and managers involved in PPE selection or use
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course suits anyone required to use PPE regularly as part of their work, particularly where understanding the reasoning behind its use improves consistent, correct application.
- Construction workers who rely on a wide range of PPE on a daily basis
- Factory and warehouse staff working in environments with physical hazards
- Healthcare workers, beauticians and window cleaners who use PPE for specific tasks
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- The role of PPE — How PPE contributes to preventing and reducing workplace harm
- PPE options and requirements — A range of options alongside legislation and regulations
- Selecting PPE through risk assessment — The role of risk assessment in selection and use
- Using PPE effectively — Advice on using, fitting and wearing PPE and its limitations
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this PPE course
It is aimed at anyone who needs to wear PPE regularly, including those in construction, factories, warehouses, healthcare and other roles where PPE is supplied for protection.
Does this course cover how to select PPE
Yes, it covers risk assessment and its role in selecting and using PPE, along with other hazard control measures that should be considered first.
How long does the course take?
1 hour. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
