Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Course

Description

Instant Certificate upon Completion | Fully UK Compliant | 100% Online Learning, Available 24/7

Stay Safe with Certified Online PPE Training

This course develops practical understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), helping learners break routes of transmission and apply effective infection-prevention measures.

Whether you’re training one employee or an entire workforce, this fast, flexible online course ensures your team understands exactly how to use PPE correctly, reducing accidents, improving compliance, and keeping everyone safer at work.

Duration: 1 Hour CPD Points: 1

ROSPA Membership assures high-quality health and safety training by providing access to expert guidance, best practice resources, and robust Course Assurance offering a recognised badge of quality that demonstrates  commitment to accident prevention and safety excellence.

Keep Your Staff Safe and Your Business Fully Compliant

safely. Incorrect PPE use is one of the biggest causes of avoidable workplace injuries.

This course gives your team the essential knowledge they need to stay safe AND ensures your business meets its legal duties under the PPE at Work Regulations.

With this PPE course, you will:

• Protect staff from preventable harm
• Reduce accident rates and compensation claims
• Avoid costly fines and breaches of legislation
• Build a strong safety culture across your organisation

When your team understands how to use PPE properly, everyone wins, safety improves, risks drop, and your business stays compliant.

Why Businesses Choose This PPE Training

Meet Legal Requirements with Zero Hassle

The fastest, simplest way to comply with PPE at Work Regulations.
Your certificate is automatically generated and ready for audit use.

Reduce Accidents and Protect Your Workforce

Staff learn exactly how to use PPE correctly, preventing injuries, contamination, exposure and misuse.

Fast, Flexible and Mobile-Friendly Learning

No need for classrooms, scheduling, or downtime:

• Start immediately
• Learn at your own pace
• Complete on desktop, tablet, or mobile
• Ideal for onboarding new starters

Instant CPD-Accredited Certificate

Once you pass, download your CPD-certified certificate instantly.
Perfect for: audits, training files, compliance checks, and HR records.

Affordable for Individuals and Teams

Train your whole workforce for less with bulk discounts.
Add, track and manage team members effortlessly (if using employer dashboard features).

What Your Staff Will Learn (Course Outcomes)

This PPE course transforms essential safety rules into real-world, practical skills your workforce will use immediately.

✔ What PPE Is and Why It Matters

Your team will understand exactly how PPE protects them and why correct use is essential.

✔ Choosing the Right PPE Every Time

No more guesswork, employees learn how to select suitable PPE based on their tasks and hazards.

✔ Correct Fit, Safe Use and Removal

Improper PPE use leads to contamination and injury.
Staff learn:

• How to put PPE on properly
• How to remove it safely
• How to check that it fits and functions correctly

✔ Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage

Good PPE lasts longer and works better.
Your team will know how to maintain equipment safely to reduce replacement costs.

✔ Legal Responsibilities for Employers and Employees

Clear understanding of who is responsible for what, strengthening accountability and compliance.

✔ PPE and Risk Assessment Best Practice

Staff learn when PPE is essential, when it’s not enough, and how it fits into the wider safety control measures.

This curriculum ensures your team gains the competence, confidence and awareness they need to stay safe at work.

What is PPE Training?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes essential gear such as gloves, helmets, face shields, and respirators, all designed to protect employees from physical, chemical, or biological hazards in the workplace. Whether you’re in healthcare, construction, or manufacturing, PPE plays a critical role in reducing workplace injuries and illnesses.

Under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, employers must ensure that employees are properly trained in the safe use, selection, and maintenance of PPE. Failing to meet these standards can result in serious health risks for employees and costly fines for businesses. Our CPD-accredited PPE training course helps businesses stay compliant, reduce risk, and ensure a safer working environment.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is ideal for ANY employee or contractor who uses PPE as part of their job, including:

• Construction workers
• Healthcare and social care staff
• Manufacturing and engineering
• Cleaners, maintenance and facilities teams
• Laboratory and scientific staff
• Hospitality, retail and logistics
• Office staff working with chemicals or specific risks

Whether you’re training one worker or hundreds, this course ensures everyone understands how to use PPE safely and effectively.

What You will learn

Personal Protective Equipment Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain how infection can spread
• Recognise common sources and routes of transmission
• Apply effective hand-hygiene principles
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately where relevant
• Understand cleaning, decontamination and waste-management principles
• Recognise higher-risk situations and vulnerable individuals
• Follow appropriate exposure and incident procedures
• Escalate infection-control concerns promptly

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Personal Protective Equipment – Course Introduction
• Introduction to PPE
• PPE Guidelines
• Correct and Effective Use of PPE
• Respiratory Hygiene
• 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
• Infection Control
• Duty of Care
• Responsibilities
• Determining the PPE to Use
• Types of Gloves
• Types of Aprons
• Face Protection
• PPE & COVID-19
• PPE & COVID-19 in Domestic Duties
• Putting On PPE
• Putting on PPE Procedures
• Removing PPE
• Removing PPE Procedures
• Healthcare Waste Disposal
• Waste Streams
• Cleaning Eye Protection
• Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs)

Your Accreditation and Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate, which is valid for 2 years. The certificate can be downloaded instantly, showing your successful completion of the PPE training course.

CPD Accreditation means this course counts towards your professional development hours, demonstrating your commitment to workplace safety and legal compliance.

The Benefits of Our Online PPE Training Course

• Fully CPD Accredited: Boost your credentials with official recognition
• Legally Compliant: Meets UK PPE Regulations and Health and Safety standards
• Convenient Online Learning: Complete the course at your own pace, 24/7
• Instant Certificate: Download your CPD-accredited certificate immediately after passing
• Unlimited Retakes: Free access to unlimited quiz retakes until you pass
• Mobile-Friendly: Learn anytime, anywhere, from any device
• Perfect for Teams: Train multiple employees with bulk discounts and centralised tracking

Ready to protect your workforce and meet your legal obligations? Ensure your workplace is compliant and your team is safe. Get your accredited PPE training certificate today.

Personal Protective Equipment Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPE training a legal requirement?

Yes, under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, employers must ensure staff receive training on the correct selection, use, maintenance and disposal of PPE.
This course helps you meet those legal duties quickly and cost-effectively.

How long does the course take to complete?

Most learners complete the course in under 1 hour, but you can take it at your own pace.
You can pause anytime and resume where you left off; there’s no time limit.

Can I buy this PPE course for my staff or entire team?

Yes, and it’s very easy.

You can purchase multiple licences, assign them to staff, track progress, and download certificates for your records. Bulk discounts are available for businesses training several employees.

Is this PPE training suitable for all industries?

Absolutely, this course is designed for any role that requires PPE, including: construction, healthcare, social care, hospitality, cleaning, engineering, manufacturing, labs, maintenance, retail, logistics and more. If your staff wear PPE, this course will benefit them.

Does this course include practical or face-fit training?

This is an awareness-level online training course, ideal for improving knowledge and meeting general compliance requirements. Some high-risk tasks may require additional hands-on training or face-fit testing, depending on your workplace’s specific equipment and policies.

How long is the PPE certificate valid for?

Most employers refresh PPE training every 1-2 years. You will have lifetime access to the course materials, so your team can revisit content whenever needed.

Do I need any previous knowledge or qualifications?

No prior experience is required. The course is written in clear, simple language and suitable for new starters, experienced staff, contractors and managers.

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