Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
Duration 2-3 hours
Last audited 11th June 2026
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100% online training
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£25 +VAT
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training course helps learners understand how to use PPE safely and correctly. The course is designed to provide employers, senior staff and employees with a good understanding of the role of PPE for work activities. It outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in the safe selection, use, supervision, maintenance and storage of PPE. It explains the key principles and practices that help to ensure PPE is an effective part of the management of health and safety at work.
The course outlines the legal duties placed on employers, the self-employed and employees at all levels in relation to PPE. It explains the position of PPE in the hierarchy of control, as it's crucial to understand that PPE is always used in conjunction with other control measures where possible. The course also discusses guidance for inclusive PPE considerations, including gender, religious, cultural and disability needs. With the knowledge this course provides, learners will understand the correct selection and use of PPE, which is vital for ensuring it is an effective part of the control measures for health and safety at work.
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Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Developed by health and safety professionals
Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
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50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
On completion of this course, learners will understand:
- The role of PPE in health and safety at work.
- The Regulations that cover the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE for work activities.
- The duties of employers, the self-employed and employees at all levels in relation to the selection, use and maintenance of PPE.
- The importance of supervision for the safe selection, use and maintenance of PPE.
- How to carry out a risk assessment that includes the safe selection, use and maintenance of PPE.
- How to select the correct PPE, including design, standards, suitability for the wearer and compatibility with other PPE.
- The legal duties of manufacturers and suppliers of PPE.
- The importance of training, instruction and information on the safe use and maintenance of PPE.
- The different types of PPE and their uses and limitations.
- Storage requirements for PPE.
- Maintenance, inspection, cleaning and repair of PPE.
- Health surveillance.
- PPE use in emergencies.
- How to promote diversity in the workplace by implementing and supporting inclusive PPE.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
Recommended renewal:
3 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Introduction to PPE and Legal Requirements
In this module, we discuss what PPE is and its role in health and safety at work. We outline legal duties for the selection and use of PPE alongside the hierarchy of control and employee responsibilities.
Module 2: Risk Assessment, and Selecting and Providing PPE
In this module, we outline the five steps of a risk assessment, who should carry out a risk assessment and the importance of involving employees in the suitable selection of PPE. We also look at the duties of manufacturers and suppliers in marking PPE.
Module 3: The Management and Use of PPE - Part 1
In this module, we will highlight the employer's duty to manage PPE selection, use, maintenance and storage as well as explore some of the common risks to different parts of the body along with the appropriate PPE protections that should be provided to control the risks.
Module 4: The Management and Use of PPE - Part 2
In this module, we continue to explain further common hazards of work activities and how to use different types of PPE to protect workers against the risks, including high visibility clothing, PPE for working at, or near to, water and PPE for work at height. It also discusses the importance of health surveillance, effective maintenance of PPE, and the necessary information, instruction and training.
Module 5: Inclusive PPE
In this module, we provide guidance on the provision of inclusive PPE to all workers. It explores the gender gap and different body types, religious and cultural PPE requirements, as well as reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities and medical aids.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training course is suitable for a wide range of industries that may need to use PPE as part of the control measures for work activities.
It is suitable for all employees, as it teaches learners about what their responsibilities are in regards to the safe use and maintenance of PPE required for their role.
It is also suitable for duty holders such as employers and self-employed people, who have a legal duty to uphold health and safety, as it explains what their duties are in regards to the selection, use, supervision and maintenance of PPE. It can also be taken by senior staff, such as managers and supervisors, who will be involved in the selection, use, supervision and maintenance of PPE.
Frequently asked questions
What types of PPE does the course cover?
The course covers the selection, use, supervision, and maintenance of eye and face protection such as goggles and visors; safety helmets; respiratory protective equipment (RPE) such as powered respirators and breathing apparatus; hearing protection such as earmuffs and earplugs; body, arm, hand, leg, and foot protection such as protective gloves and safety boots; high visibility clothing; fall protection systems such as fall arrest systems; and PPE for work near water i.e. personal flotation devices (PFDs).
Does this course cover clinical PPE?
No, this course does not cover clinical PPE, e.g. disposable gloves and masks used in healthcare settings, as it is not covered by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 (The PPE Regulations). The course focuses on the types of PPE that are covered by the PPE Regulations, as listed above.
What other types of equipment does the course not cover?
This course does not cover ordinary indoor or outdoor clothing, uniforms to present a corporate image, clothing for food hygiene purposes, motorcycle helmets, and clinical PPE, as these are not covered by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992. The course focuses on the types of PPE that are covered by the PPE Regulations, as listed above.
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
How do you make your courses?
All of our courses are made by our in-house Learning Design team with an approach to solve real-world performance problems - not just to tick a box. This approach is built on the widely recognised Double Diamond framework, adapted to ensure that every course is engaging, effective and rooted in the learner's reality.
We collaborate with experts in the field to help pinpoint the specific barriers preventing safe or ideal behaviour. We identify opportunities for the course to solve these barriers, increasing the likelihood that training will translate into real-world action.
By training with us you can be confident that you are taking a course that has gone through rigorous internal reviews and external approvals to truly be built with the learner in mind.
