Duration: 1–2 hours, fully online
Price: Free
Personal protective equipment is one of the most important lines of defence between a worker and the hazards they face on the job. This online course explains why PPE matters, when it’s needed, and how it helps keep workers safe. Participants will learn to recognize the different categories of PPE used across workplaces and understand the role each type plays in reducing exposure to common hazards.
The course is designed for any worker who relies on PPE to do their job safely, whatever the industry.
Assessment: The module ends with a test. Participants who don’t score 100% can go back through the material and retake the test as many times as they need to pass.
Certification: Once all modules are completed successfully, a printable certificate is available for your records.
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Overview PPE AwarenessThis lesson introduces the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in maintaining workplace safety. It explains the different types of PPE, how they protect various parts of the body, and when they should be used. The lesson also highlights proper usage, care, and maintenance to ensure PPE remains effective in preventing injuries and health hazards.
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What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?This lesson explains what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is and how it helps protect workers from workplace hazards. It covers common types of PPE, how to choose the right equipment for different tasks, and why proper use is essential for reducing the risk of injury, even though hazards may still be present.
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Types of PPE
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Types of workplace clothing that serve as PPE
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What other kinds of clothing can serve as PPE?
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Dangers of wearing inappropriate clothing at the workplace
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Footwear protection
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Hand protection
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Test your knowledge 1 -
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Eye and face protection
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Hearing protection
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Test Your knowledge 2
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Respiratory protection
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Fall protection
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Head protection
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Final evaluation
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Why proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of PPE is essential
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Finally evaluation
