Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness

Selecting, using and maintaining PPE effectively

Course Overview

This course provides learners with a practical understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its role within workplace risk management. Learners will explore the different categories of PPE, when PPE should be used, its limitations and the responsibilities of both employers and employees. The course emphasises that PPE should be considered a last line of defence within the hierarchy of controls and explains how correct selection, fitting, inspection and maintenance contribute to effective protection against workplace hazards.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the purpose and limitations of PPE
• Recognise different types of PPE and their applications
• Select appropriate PPE for workplace hazards
• Conduct basic PPE inspections before use
• Understand maintenance, storage and replacement requirements
• Recognise employer and employee responsibilities
• Apply PPE requirements within safe systems of work

Course Structure (5 topics, 15 lessons)