Personal Protective Equipment

Learn how PPE supports safe work environments across high-risk sectors.

Overview:

PPE may not be glamorous, but it’s definitely essential. This course explores the logic behind personal protective equipment, from regulatory standards to equipment types and the role of consistent use in occupational safety.

It covers selection criteria, responsibilities, maintenance routines, and the legally required standards across industries. Aimed at those in charge of keeping people safe—not just ticking policies—this course is equal parts clarity and common sense, all wrapped in a high-vis metaphorical vest.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand what qualifies as personal protective equipment legally.
• Identify hazards mitigated by PPE across different work sectors.
• Select suitable PPE for specific job site tasks.
• Ensure PPE is inspected and maintained to required standards.
• Recognise employer and employee obligations regarding PPE.
• Understand reporting processes for PPE failure or misuse.

Who is this Course For

• Site managers developing workplace risk mitigation protocols.
• Safety officers reviewing equipment availability and usage.
• Logistics teams operating in high-risk environments daily.
• Lab supervisors handling chemical or biohazard procedures.
• Factory floor staff wearing job-specific protective items.
• Warehouse teams using protective footwear and visibility gear.
• Engineers working in loud, hazardous operational zones.
• School facilities staff dealing with chemical cleaning supplies.

Career Path

• Safety Equipment Coordinator – £33,000 average salary
• Health and Safety Officer – £34,000 average salary
• PPE Procurement Specialist – £37,000 average salary
• Laboratory Supervisor – £36,000 average salary
• Site Safety Auditor – £38,000 average salary
• Equipment Inspection Technician – £30,000 average salary