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Personal Protective Equipment training

Six microlessons on PPE law and the hierarchy of control, head, eye and face protection, respiratory and hearing protection, hand, foot and body protection, selection and compatibility, and maintenance, with a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Personal Protective Equipment course covers

This course covers personal protective equipment at work in six microlessons. It covers the PPE at Work Regulations 1992 and why PPE is the last resort in the hierarchy of control, choosing head, eye, face, respiratory, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to the right standards, fit and compatibility when several items are worn, and inspecting, storing, maintaining and replacing PPE.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Apply the hierarchy of control and use PPE only when other measures aren't enough
  • Understand legal PPE duties and keep your workplace compliant with UK regulations
  • Choose helmets and eye and face protection to the right standards for the hazard
  • Choose gloves, footwear and high-visibility clothing based on ratings and hazards
  • Inspect PPE before use and know when to replace it
  • Fit PPE correctly and make sure items work together
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1PPE Fundamentals and Legal Framework
2Head, Eye and Face Protection
3Respiratory and Hearing Protection
4Hand, Foot and Body Protection
5PPE Selection, Assessment and Compatibility
6PPE Maintenance, Storage and Replacement

  1. PPE Fundamentals and Legal Framework: What counts as PPE, why it's the last resort and the legal duties around it.
  2. Head, Eye and Face Protection: Choosing helmets, safety glasses, goggles and face shields for the hazard.
  3. Respiratory and Hearing Protection: Respiratory hazards, choosing the right respirator and protecting your hearing.
  4. Hand, Foot and Body Protection: Gloves, safety footwear and high-visibility clothing matched to the hazard.
  5. PPE Selection, Assessment and Compatibility: Selecting PPE from a risk assessment and making sure items work together.
  6. PPE Maintenance, Storage and Replacement: Spotting damaged PPE, cleaning and storing it, and when to replace it.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Personal Protective Equipment (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Workers who wear PPE in manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare and labs
  • Supervisors who choose, issue and check PPE
  • Health and safety leads responsible for PPE assessments
  • New starters in roles that need PPE

Laws covered

  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Employers must provide suitable PPE free of charge where risks can't be adequately controlled in other ways, and give training on how to use it. Since 6 April 2022 the duties also cover limb (b) workers.
  • COSHH 2002 and the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. Set the specific rules for respiratory protection against hazardous substances and for hearing protection.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Personal Protective Equipment training

How long is the Personal Protective Equipment course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Who pays for PPE?

The employer. Under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, PPE must be provided free of charge to the workers who need it.

Should PPE be the first control measure?

No. PPE is the last resort in the hierarchy of control. Employers should first remove or reduce the hazard in other ways, then use PPE for the risk that remains.

How often should staff take PPE training?

Train people before they use PPE, and refresh it when PPE, hazards or tasks change. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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