Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
“Protect What Matters—Wear It Right.”
This PPE Training course is designed to help employers, supervisors, and employees understand how to select, use, and maintain personal protective equipment safely and effectively in the workplace.
The course provides a solid understanding of the role of PPE in managing workplace hazards and explains the legal responsibilities of employers, employees, and the self-employed under current health and safety legislation. Learners will explore best practices for the correct use, supervision, maintenance, and storage of PPE, ensuring it offers maximum protection.
Importantly, the course places PPE within the hierarchy of control, reinforcing that it should be used as a last line of defence—not a substitute for other risk-reduction methods. By the end, learners will be equipped to choose the right PPE, use it confidently, and contribute to a safer work environment.
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 it works….
On the course
At a glance…
6 - 12 delegates
Half day course
No qualifications or PPE required
This training course is delivered on-site at your location or at a training centre location and typically lasts half a day, No formal qualifications are needed to attend, making it accessible to all experience levels. Group sizes are kept small, usually between 6–12 delegates, to ensure focused, hands-on learning. Delegates are not required to bring any PPE for this training course
Module 1: Understanding PPE and Legal Responsibilities
This module introduces the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace and explains its role in managing health and safety risks. Learners will explore what qualifies as PPE, what is excluded under the PPE Regulations, and where PPE fits within the hierarchy of control measures. The module also covers key legal requirements for selecting and using PPE, along with the responsibilities of employees in ensuring it is used correctly.
Module 2: Risk Assessment and PPE Selection
This module explains how risk assessments help identify when PPE is needed and who is responsible for carrying them out. It covers the five key steps of a risk assessment, the difference between hazards and risks, and how to select appropriate PPE based on those findings. Learners will also understand the importance of consulting employees during selection and the duties of manufacturers and suppliers in correctly marking and certifying PPE.
Module 3: Managing and Using PPE – Part 1
This module covers the employer’s responsibilities for ensuring the proper selection, use, maintenance, and storage of PPE. Through a real-world case study, learners will see the consequences of failing to manage PPE effectively. The module also explores specific risks and protective measures for the eyes and face, head, respiratory system, and hearing—including the importance of fit testing for respiratory protective equipment.
Module 4: Managing and Using PPE – Part 2
This module focuses on PPE for body, limb, and foot protection, including high-visibility clothing and specialist equipment such as personal fall protection systems and PPE for working near or in water. It also covers the use of disposable PPE, the importance of health surveillance, and key practices for cleaning, maintenance, storage, and inspection. Learners will explore the need for clear information, instruction, training, and how to manage PPE effectively in emergency situations.
