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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their respective functions. This encompasses selecting the most suitable PPE for a given task and verifying that all equipment is in good working order prior to usage.

This module will cover:
  • Understanding the regulations regarding PPE.
  • Clarifying the roles and obligations of both employers and employees.
  • Enhancing workplace safety through PPE.
  • Recognising the appropriate PPE for specific tasks and ensuring proper usage.
  • Overseeing the management and maintenance of PPE.
  • Identifying signage related to the use of PPE.
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Understand the regulations regarding PPE.
  • Explain the responsibilities and duties of employers and employees.
  • Improve workplace safety through the use of PPE.
  • Identify the appropriate PPE for individual tasks and ensure accurate usage.
  • Correctly manage and maintain items of PPE.
  • Identify signage related to the use of PPE.

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: KEY REQUIREMENTS, LAWS AND REGULATIONS
What do the Regulations require?
Provision of PPE
Maintaining PPE
User’s duties

TOPIC 2: UNDERSTAND WHY PPE IS NECESSARY AND WHEN TO USE IT
Making the Workplace Safe
Employer / Employee
Know when to use PPE
PPE when working with chemicals
Industrial or Construction Workplaces
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 3: IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE PPE FOR A TASK
Assessing and choosing PPE
Hearing Protection
Head Protection
Eye protection
Foot Protection
Hand and Arm Protection
Body Protection
Respiratory Protection
Understanding signs associated with PPE
Knowledge Check

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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